This research investigates whether teaching literature to SQU English students has an effect on their language proficiency or not. It seeks to demonstrate how literature helps them not only improve their level of English proficiency, but also provides them with the opportunity to understand different facets of life. Initially, the paper introduces the topic, providing much information about its position in the field of language learning. Then, it focuses on the different areas literature could have an effect on as long as English is concerned, such as literature's role in developing students' communicative skills, giving them an insight into other cultures, and illuminating life related issues. The paper presents and analyzes the data obtained through a questionnaire distributed to a total of 60 SQU male and female students and two interviews done with two instructors from the English Department at SQU. The findings show that literature is educationally significant and students are able to improve their English level through the exposure to literary texts.

This research investigates whether teaching literature to SQU English students has an effect on their language proficiency or not. It seeks to demonstrate how literature helps them not only improve their level of English proficiency, but also provides them with the opportunity to understand diff...