Reading preferences of Yemeni undergraduate EFL learners
Other Title(s)
الميول القرائية لدى متعلمي اللغة الإنجليزية كلغة أجنبية في المرحلة الجامعية في اليمن
Joint Authors
al-Sharjabi, Iman
al-Bishari, Asma
Source
Issue
Vol. 23, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2017), pp.127-140, 14 p.
Publisher
University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
2017-06-30
Country of Publication
Yemen
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Educational Sciences
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
This study investigated the reading preferences of freshmen and sophomores female English students at the University of Science and Technology (UST), Sana’a, during the year 2010 - 2011.
It tried to find out any significant differences between students regarding reading motives, reasons for not to read, things they read and what they prefer to read about.
The researchers adapted a reading habits questionnaire; and after checking its validity and reliability, it was distributed to 100 students at the UST.
The main findings revealed that there were significant differences between level one and level two students in all the categories of the questionnaire; the most frequent motive of level one students for reading was for education while level two students› first motive was pleasure.
Watching TV was found to be the most common reason that hindered students of both levels from reading.
It was therefore recommended that EFL reading teachers take into consideration students› reading preferences and show them how to select and read any reading material of their interest.
This might contribute to developing the habit of reading for pleasure that would ultimately have a positive impact on their performance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Sharjabi, Iman& al-Bishari, Asma. 2017. Reading preferences of Yemeni undergraduate EFL learners. Journal of Social Studies،Vol. 23, no. 2, pp.127-140.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-795232
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Sharjabi, Iman& al-Bishari, Asma. Reading preferences of Yemeni undergraduate EFL learners. Journal of Social Studies Vol. 23, no. 2 (Jun. 2017), pp.127-140.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-795232
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Sharjabi, Iman& al-Bishari, Asma. Reading preferences of Yemeni undergraduate EFL learners. Journal of Social Studies. 2017. Vol. 23, no. 2, pp.127-140.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-795232
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 139-140
Record ID
BIM-795232