ABSTRACT
This study examined the Correlation between English – language and literature – English: A case study of MELL, UDUS, Sokoto. The research centers on finding out the reason why most students in tertiary institutions being scared of some aspects of the genres of literature with emphasis majorly on poetry. Research questions were formulated based on the above variables. Two research questionnaires (for students of MELL) which is the case study and B. ed English – language students of UDUS, as a pilot study. The findings were analyzed in percentage and frequency statistical tools. Finally, summary, conclusion and recommendation were proffered.