Applying Extensive Reading to Improve Unmotivated Learners’ Attitudes toward Reading in English
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract:  Abstract . Extensive reading has been highly praised by numerous scholars and researchers for its value to L1/L2 language learning and acquisition, with the extent of its effects on language learners ranging from linguistic to affective facets.  The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of extensive reading on the subjects concerning their attitudes toward English reading. An attitude questionnaire was distributed to the subjects one year after the extensive reading activity terminated.  The results revealed that the extensive reading improved the subjects’ cognitive aspect of attitude; however, affective and behavioral aspects of attitudes indicated negative results. Some possible explanations for such results were presented in the discussions. Â
Authors: Chiu-Kuei Chang Chien, Kuo-Jen Yu
Institution: WuFeng University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1907526864