Predictors of Attitude to and Achievement in Literature-in-English

Students' performance in Literature-in-English has not been encouraging despite various innovative instructional strategies employed in the teaching of the subject. This book, "Predictors of Attitude to and Achievement in Literature-in-English," reveals the extent to which student-related variables (English Language proficiency, locus of control, study habit, text utilisation and class participation) predict students' attitude to and achievement in Literature-in-English. This book also shows that composite contribution of all the independent variables was significant to attitude to and achievement in Literature-in-English. The Author therefore advices the teachers to take cognizance of these student-related variables in order to improve students' attitude to and achievement in Literature-in-English. Students are also encouraged to get copies of this book, hence it is recommended for all.