Japanese Extensive Reading: Reading Goals and Learner Perceptions

Autor/in	Peterson, Jeff
Titel	Japanese Extensive Reading: Reading Goals and Learner Perceptions
Quelle	In: Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 22 (2022) 1, S.114-135 (22 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1533-242X
Schlagwörter	Reading Habits; Reading Achievement; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Japanese; Goal Orientation; Student Attitudes; Comparative Analysis; Reading Attitudes; Positive Attitudes; Reading Rate; Reading Materials; Vocabulary Development; Reading Tests; Achievement Gains; Adults; Utah + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Reading habit; Lesegewohnheit; Leseleistung; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Japaner; Japanisch; Zielorientierung; Zielvorstellung; Schülerverhalten; Reading behavior; Rading behaviour; Leseverhalten; Reading readiness; Reading speed; Lesegeschwindigkeit; Wortschatzarbeit; Lesetest; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung
Abstract	Extensive reading (ER) research has suggested that completing the equivalent of 7,200 standard words of extensive reading per week facilitates substantial reading rate gains. Research has also suggested that 100 minutes per week is sufficient to complete this goal for most English language learners (Beglar & Hunt, 2014). However, experimental and quantitative studies have yet to fully investigate the feasibility of such large amounts of ER in a limited amount of time for learners of languages other than English. The goal of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a 7,200- standard-word (12,000-character) per week reading goal for intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a foreign language (JFL). Another aim was to ascertain learner perceptions of ER that followed strict adherence to ER principles. Using a quantitative single-subject study and observation design, I monitored eight intermediate-level learners of Japanese engaging in ER for over two and a half to four months. Results indicated that given 100 minutes per week, a reading goal of 12,000 characters (7,200 standard words) is likely feasible for most intermediate JFL learners and that participants had overwhelmingly positive attitudes toward ER. (As Provided).
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