2005 Volume 28 Issue 3 Pages 43-52
The development of literary materials has been discussed in relation to adaptation. Adaptation necessarily causes the degradation of 'literary' features in literary works. As a result of this, literary materials cannot function as literature. In spite of this, studies aimed towards alleviating the problem have not been carried out. In this study, literary materials which can function as a literary work are named as 'literary literary materials', and a way to develop such materials is focused on. After defining the notion 'literary', the principle of equivalence, internal deviation, and external deviation are shown to be important factors for making 'literary literary materials' function as literature. Next, it is designated that these 'literary' structures can facilitate second language learning and make 'literary literary materials' function as teaching materials. ・ In conclusion, as a way to develop 'literary literary materials', two suggestions are put forward: (i) the principle of equivalence and internal deviation should be retained after adaptation; (ii) the preservation of external deviation should be determined based upon learners' proficiency and the way materials are used in teaching.