Cooperative Learning Model and Hermeneutics in Teaching Literature

Abstract

After a brief discussion on the intersections between teaching language and teaching literature, the paper addresses the methodological dimension of teaching literature by analysing the cooperative learning model and hermeneutic approach as well as its implementation in secondary school with L1 or L2/LS learners of Italian (starting with a B2 level of the CEFR). Accordingly, the paper focuses on the qualifying characteristics of the hermeneutic approach, the qualifying characteristics of the cooperative learning model, the role of the teacher in student-centred learning approach. Finally, the paper concludes that the hermeneutic approach and cooperative learning model could be efficient tools for students to acquire skills and competencies required by society and the world of work.