Impact of Integrating Drama on EFL Students of Saudi

Running head: IMPACT OF INTEGRATING DRAMA ON EFL STUDENTS OF SAUDI
IMPACT OF INTEGRATING DRAMA ON EFL STUDENTS OF SAUDI
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................2
2. Research Rationale...................................................................................................................2
2.1 Importance of the Study....................................................................................................2
2.2 Theoretical Perspective.....................................................................................................3
2.3 Why does this Research Matter?.......................................................................................3
2.4 Contribution to Knowledge...............................................................................................3
3. Gap in Knowledge....................................................................................................................4
4. Research Questions..................................................................................................................4
5. References................................................................................................................................5

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1. Introduction
The use of the English language as a lingua franca has been adopted by many countries
and individuals whose native language is not English. The reason behind this is that, English is
one of the most popular languages in the world which is usually used as an international
language. Students of Saudi Arabia are primarily taught Arabic as their primary language, due to
which their learning and fluency of speaking English becomes slow. The factor of globalization
is making almost every country multilingual, including countries like Saudi Arabia. Therefore,
the proposal draft explains the need for using methods like integrating drama sessions in
classrooms, in order to enhance the fluency of speaking English among the students of Saudi
Arabia.
2. Research Rationale
2.1 Importance of the Study
The importance of imparting education to the citizens of Saudi Arabia has increased
significantly during the mid-20th century. Several schools for both boys and girls have been
opened which has significantly resulted in a rise in the number of schools. However, the quality
of written and spoken English remains below average among the students of Saudi. The reason
behind this is the conventional methods that EFL teachers have been following since ages, like
teacher-centered learning rather than learner centered activities, or imparting English education
without keeping in mind the need analysis while setting the course curriculum (ur Rahman &
Alhaisoni, 2013: 112). This research deals with how drama can become an essential method/tool
of enhancing the fluency of the EFL students of Saudi Arabia by engaging them to enact famous