USE OF POETRY IN LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR SOCIETAL VALUE CHANGE

Abstract

This paper attempts to show the importance of poetry as a strategy in language teaching for inculcating moral values in students. It has been found out that many African poems are philosophical, rich in virtues and morals that are important for the survival of the society. The paper posits that these poems, if fully exploited   in language teaching can bring about the desired value change in our society.