Vol. 1, Issue 9, Part N (2015)

Abstract
The English literature teaching, as an important component of liberal arts, has become a popular course of foreign language learning in many non-native countries. In China it is only since the reform and opening up that this area has attracted more attention among EFL teachers and educators. This article aims to discuss the significance of literature teaching, illustrate its characteristics in the EFL context, analyze the current situation, disclose the problems and explore the feasible strategies in order that it can help teachers elevate the quality in their teaching, and learners the efficiency in their learning.