Importance Of Literature Stressed

Bandar Seri Begawan - Participants to the first Literature in English Literature for 'O' level students concluded their gathering here yesterday calling for greater interests in the subject and for such conference to be held on an annual basis.

Awangku Abdullah Pengiran Haji Tengah, the acting director of the Curriculum Development Department, closed the event stressing in his speech the importance of literature in the education.

"We all know that as a matter of fact English Literature is a very challenging and thought-provoking subject," he said. "It requires not just an in-depth knowledge of the contents but the skills of research and reflection."

It also requires literary skills, creativity and wide reading from the "Hots" (Higher Order Thinking Skills) that will undoubtedly be useful to the students' overall educational development and progress.

Awangku Abdullah stated that the conference was organised at the most timely manner as it also served as a part of the student's revision of the texts for their upcoming '0' level examination, especially for those expected to sit their June '0' level examinations.

The guest of honour also stressed that the conference was an opportunity "for participants to share their valuable experiences and knowledge pertinent to conference's subject matter."

He expressed his hope that the conference has sparked an even greater interest in Literature and for the students to be more motivated in their preparations for their 'O' level exams.

At the end of his closing speech, he emphasised the need for the conference to be held on an annual basis.

The Brunei Times interviewed a few of the students who participated in the one-day conference.

One of the students, Ahmad Faiz Haji Zailani, 16, a student at Sayyidina Hassan Secondary School, said he found the conference to be exhausting yet fun.

The speakers managed to convince him that "there are more things to learn from literature" than what he had already learned in school.

He expressed hope that with new insight gained in the event, he would be more prepared for his '0' level examinations in November this year. Ahmad Faiz was one of the very few male students that participated in the conference.

Johnny Lee Kah Meng, 14, expressed his view that some of his fellow students were interested in studying English Literature because they had a love for reading while others intended to "further enhance" their English Language skills. (AAB1 & JQR1) -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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