Students' attitudes on the importance of reading habits as a vital factor for L2 development: An example from higher education practice

Authors

  • Mirela Müller

    Department of German Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
  • Mirjana Matea Kovač

    Department of German Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59400/fls.v6i2.1256

Abstract

Recent scientific research has emphasized that reading fluency is an important component of foreign language learning. The long-term goal of foreign language learning is directed towards reading prosody, fluency, and comprehension. The research was conducted among undergraduate students of German studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split from May to the end of June 2022. The research examined students' attitudes on the frequency of using paired reading techniques, as well as the differences regarding the application of reading techniques in language and literature courses. The results of the research show that the majority of students believe that the paired reading technique can help in the development of reading habits in a foreign language, in the acquisition of new vocabulary, as well as in the development of reading fluency.

Keywords:

higher education teaching; paired reading; speaking fluency; cognitive processing; training; innovative method

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Müller, M., & Matea Kovač, M. (2024). Students’ attitudes on the importance of reading habits as a vital factor for L2 development: An example from higher education practice. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.59400/fls.v6i2.1256

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