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Autor/in | Arnold, Nike |
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Titel | Online Extensive Reading for Advanced Foreign Language Learners: An Evaluation Study |
Quelle | In: Foreign Language Annals, 42 (2009) 2, S.340-366 (27 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0015-718X |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1944-9720.2009.01024.x |
Schlagwörter | Reading Programs; Reading Strategies; Advanced Students; Qualitative Research; German; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Online Courses; Questionnaires; Self Efficacy; Dictionaries; Learning Motivation |
Abstract | The following article reports the findings of a qualitative evaluation of an online extensive reading program in German as a foreign language. Designed for advanced learners, it differs from traditional extensive reading programs in two important aspects: students read online instead of printed materials, and there was no teacher preselection to ensure that learners were reading at the i minus 1 level. Data from reflections and questionnaires indicate that learners experienced a variety of affective and linguistic benefits. Interestingly, some learners purposely sought out more difficult texts to challenge themselves. While this violates a key principle of extensive reading, it is indicative of learners' growing motivation and self-confidence. There is also evidence that they developed into skilled second language readers, making conscious decisions about reading strategy and dictionary use. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |