Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some Schools teach

literature

, especially to secondary level students. Many believe that

this

is unnecessary and more time should be utilised in studying academic subjects. I agree with

this

statement;

however

, I am not in favour to ignore the importance of

literature

at all.

Firstly

, studying novels and poems in high schools helps to transfer histories, cultural rituals and norms to the future generation. Our past history is saved in the form of

literature

, which reminds students of their ancestors’ lifestyle, sacrifice and patriotism for independence.

This

is the reason that people have an affection towards their nations and refrain them from absorbing a new culture too.

Secondly

, reading and writing skills improve with studying

literature

. Most students are enthusiastic about poems and they often express their positive feelings in the form of poetry.

In other words

, we can say that

literature

brings peace and Harmony in a society.

Nonetheless

, science subjects in today’s competitive era are vital to study because it leads to the growth of the country’s economy and allows a significant advancement in the health domain. New technologies and discoveries require full dedication to information technology and physics subjects.

For example

, information technology fosters online business and is

also

a tool for products advertising on the international platform.

Moreover

, the digital imaging of organs to diagnose diseases and flying aircraft to shorten a distance, are the gifts of science. That’s why,

instead

of wasting time on

literature

, practical subjects should be prioritised. To summarise, I would recommend that practice subjects are crucial for the country’s prosperity;

nevertheless

,

literature

has its own importance and a weekly lecture for high school students is necessary.