“A LITERARY AND PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS OF INTRINSIC TEXTUAL ELEMENTS IN SCHNEEWITTCHEN: IMPLICATIONS FOR GERMAN READING COMPREHENSION INSTRUCTION”
Kata Kunci:
Fairy Tales, Intrinsic Elements, German Language Learning, Reading Comprehension, CEFR, Literary PedagogyAbstrak
Fairy tales are form of literary work that contain educational values and can be utilized in foreign language learning. One well-known fairy tale in German literature is Schneewittchen, collected by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. This study aims to analyze the intrinsic elements found in the fairy tale Schneewittchen and examine its relevance as a medium for teaching reading skills in German. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a content analysis approach. The results show that the intrinsic elements in Schneewittchen include theme, characters and characterization, plot, setting, and moral message, which are interconnected in constructing a coherent story structure. The simple narrative structure and clear language make this fairy tale suitable as a medium for teaching reading. Therefore, literary works such as fairy tales can be used as effective teaching materials to improve reading comprehension and introduce cultural elements in German language learning. The findings indicate that the linear narrative structure and explicit characterization in Schneewittchen facilitate comprehension for beginner-level learners (A1-A2), supporting its pedagogical applicability in German Language instruction.
