... benefit. Instead of being taught about the language, they are explained about the cultural and social 3contexts in which the language is used. Thus, they could use the language in a more natural way ... way and, therefore, engage in language activities more actively. I have always insisted that teaching literature in a foreign language is not for the sole aim, that is to teach the language and ... the American society, there are many races such as white, black or African-American, American Indian or Alaska native, Asian, native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander and ethnic groups...