The document discusses an Extensive Reading course aimed at improving English proficiency, character development, and peace education. The course introduces students to concepts of international understanding and uses literature with themes of peace, human rights, and sustainable development to develop students' moral values and prepare them to be good global citizens. Characterization in stories is emphasized as a powerful way for students to learn virtues by experiencing characters' thoughts and emotions. The approach uses literature to improve English skills while shaping students' lives through moral lessons in books.