The Story Space

The teaching of literature is often perceived as text-heavy and disengaging, which may limit students’ comprehension and appreciation of literary texts. To address this issue, The Story Space podcast was developed as an audio-based supplementary learning tool that transforms literary analysis into structured storytelling and reflective discussion. The project features three genres: a novel (Me Before You by Jojo Moyes), a short story (The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu), and a poem (The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe). The effectiveness of the podcast was evaluated through a post-survey involving 12 respondents. Findings indicate that 66.7% of respondents reported improved understanding of characters, themes, and plot, while 50% rated the podcast at the highest satisfaction level. The results suggest that audio-based literary discussion enhances engagement and comprehension, demonstrating the potential of podcasting as an innovative approach to literature learning and digital communication practice.

Podcasts, Literature Learning, Literary Comprehension

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