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    Teaching English Culture Through Literature in Islamic Countries Arabian Sands as case study
    (2026) Nadjet Besbas
    English has become a global language and learning it is very important. However, an important question is whether learning English also means learning the culture of English-speaking people, either consciously or unconsciously and how this may affect learners’ cultural identity.In the Arab world, this issue is very important because of its long relationship with English-speaking countries, its strong local culture and language, its large expatriate population and the rapid changes in society. Teaching a language is usually connected to teaching its culture, but in many cases English is taught without focusing on its cultural aspects. Many students can speak English and pass exams, but they may not know much about the culture behind the language.This study investigates the role of literature in teaching English culture in Islamic countries. It is based on the assumption that learning a foreign language is closely related to understanding its culture. Therefore, this research aims to explore how literary texts can be used as an effective tool to introduce English culture while respecting the values and traditions of Islamic societies.The theoretical part of this study focuses on the relationship between language and culture as well as the importance of literature in English language teaching. It also discusses the challenges of teaching a foreign culture in Islamic contexts and highlights the role of literary texts in developing learners’ cultural awareness.The practical part adopts a quantitative and qualitative research approaches. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of primary school teachers in order to investigate their attitude towards the use of literary texts in teaching English culture.The findings reveal that although teachers recognize the importance of integrating culture in language teaching the use of literary texts remains limited in the classroom. That’s why the study recommends promoting the use of literature as a means of teaching English culture in a way that respects learners’ cultural and religious background as well as providing teachers with appropriate training and guidance.