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Literature is used as a teaching and learning tool all over the world for its many wonderful potentials. For centuries, Malaysia has been implementing the use of literature as a tool in enhancing the English proficiency of the students. However, it is found that the implementation of literature in improving English proficiency is ineffective. This paper presents a systematic review of pertinent published research on the teaching of English literature in enhancing English proficiency particularly on the challenges and teaching approaches for the past one decade from year 2009 to 2019. The findings highlight on the problems faced by students and teachers in dealing with English literature as well as the teaching approaches implemented by teachers. The limitation of past studies and recommendation for future research were also discussed.
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To Cite this Article: Affendi, F. R., & Aziz, A. A. (2020). Systematic Review: The Challenges and Approaches in The Teaching of English Literature in Enhancing English Proficiency. International Journal of Academic Research in Prgressive Education & Development, 10(4), 318–336.
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