Undergraduate students"™ reading preference in the extensive reading program: Diary method

Authors

  • Stella Prancisca Universitas Tanjungpura
  • Ana Fergina Universitas Tanjungpura
  • Zou Deping QiLu Normal University
  • Iwan Ramadhan Universitas Tanjungpura
  • Muhammad Ainur Rizqi Universitas Tanjungpura
  • Elsa Ananda Universitas Tanjungpura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26418/jeltim.v5i2.67998

Keywords:

extensive reading, reading journal, preference

Abstract

Although the Extensive Reading (ER) program has multiple benefits for language learners, the long nature of this program can make it daunting, especially for those with limited book selection.   Thus, ensuring a book collection that fits the learners"™ preferences is crucial, not only to maintain their reading enjoyment during the program but also to save costs. This research then investigated learners' reading preferences during an ER program, particularly by looking at the reading genres that were frequently chosen by the learners. This research was conducted on 30 university students who took English as a mandatory course. The course used ER as part of the curriculum. This research recorded the learners"™ reading preferences through a reading log. This log must be filled in after reading a book or text. Overall, the research generated 373 entries. The results of this research indicated participants"™ high interest in books with the themes of drama (slice of life), tales, and comedy. The current research also discovered a preference difference between gender. In conclusion, this research believes ER practitioners must consider learners"™ preferences to provide suitable book collections for students. Thus, the learners can read more comfortably and maintain their motivation.

Author Biographies

Stella Prancisca, Universitas Tanjungpura

Stella Prancisca is the head of the language centreofTanjungpura University. Shecurrentlystrivesmultiple efforts to promotenot only the English language but also other world languages. She is frequently awarded research grantsand has disseminated the results in many ELT conferences overseas. 

SINTA ID: 6705813 Google Scholar: Stella Prancisca

Ana Fergina, Universitas Tanjungpura

Ana Fergina earned her master degree from Macquire University, Australia. Since 2018, she is interested in research Extensive Reading (ER) and has published  multiple articles in this topic.

Zou Deping, QiLu Normal University

Zou Deping is an associated professor at QiLu Normal University. Her academic interests are digital literacy and education. She has published 6 papers; and presided over two provincial-level projects, four department-level projects, and two university-level educational reform projects in China.

Iwan Ramadhan, Universitas Tanjungpura

Iwan Ramadhan is an active lecturer at the Sociology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Tanjungpura University. Currently, he serves as the manager of the Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Cultural Heritage Studies at the University of Tanjungpura.

Muhammad Ainur Rizqi, Universitas Tanjungpura

Muhammad Ainur Rizqi is currently working at the language center of Universitas Tanjungpura. Prior to that, he was enrolled as a master student in University of Leicester. His course was in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. His research interest is around psychological issues in language learning/teaching.

Elsa Ananda, Universitas Tanjungpura

Elsa Ananda is presently working at Tanjungpura University's language centre and have completed my master's degree at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Her strong passion lies in qualitative research, particularly in exploring subjective experiences.

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2023-10-05

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