The purpose of this article is to introduce some effective ways on English and American Literature teaching.The author firstly states the necessity to establish definite teaching objectives then suggests five practical approaches to attain them:1.To teach the students to make an effective note which will help them to learn the course scientifically and systematically;2.To have student-oriented discussion which will help to invite all students to take part in;3.To write and learn to write by imitation which can arouse the students'interest and motivation;4.To practice role-playing to unearth the students' potentialities; 5.To use video as a teaching aid to reinforce the effect of learning and memories of the works.The author finally makes a brief suggestion about evaluation and testing.Some cautions to be taken in the teaching and testing are also discussed in the paper as well.
