ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN EDUCATION: EMPOWERING MINDS AND CYLTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING
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This article explores the significance of English language and literature in education, highlighting their role in empowering students, cultivating critical thinking, and preparing them for a dynamic world. It discusses the development of linguistic proficiency, the appreciation of literary masterpieces, the enhancement of critical thinking skills, the fostering of cultural understanding, and the interdisciplinary connections offered by English language and literature education. By equipping students with effective communication, digital literacy, multicultural awareness, self-reflection, adaptability, and resilience, English language and literature education enables their personal and intellectual growth.
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