Not just the study of Shakespeare, literature helps students understand global issues: NIE study

The project was led by (from left) Dr Chua Bee Leng, Associate Professor Suzanne Choo and Dr Dennis Yeo. ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
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SINGAPORE - Literature is not just the study of Shakespeare nor is it an impractical subject with no relevance to the real world, a local study has shown.

Teachers in Singapore have been using diverse literary texts in the classroom, with the understanding that they constitute a powerful tool to help teenagers see the world from different perspectives.

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