Abstract
This paper will investigate the pedagogical opportunities of the chronotope as an instrument in the development of speaking in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) situations. Based on the idea of unity of time and space developed by Mikhail Bakhtin, the study examines the chronotopic structures that are used in the book series Agent Cormac by Neal Asher and discusses how it can be applied in B2-level classrooms. Although chronotope has been extensively applied in literary studies, yet there is a lack in its application in language teaching. This paper suggests a discussion-based activity where the learners discuss temporal and spatial arrangements to create meaningful interaction. The results indicate that the chronotope-based conversation increases speaking fluency, promotes interpretive reasoning, and critical thinking. Through its combination of literary theory, as well as the communicative practice, the study provides an interdisciplinary model that improves both English Second Language (ESL) development, and analytical involvement in EFL learning.
Keywords
- Chronotype
- Critical Thinking
- EFL Speaking
- Literary Pedagogy
- Reading
- Science Fiction
- TESOL
Citation
UMARQULOVA, M. (2026). FROM LITERARY THEORY TO LANGUAGE PRACTICE: APPLYING CHRONOTOPE IN SCIENCE FICTION TO FOSTER EFL SPEAKING AND CRITICAL THINKING. Language Bridge Academic Journal, 1(4), 15-19.