• 영어어문교육
• /
• 제18권1호
• /
• pp.69-89
• /
• 2012

This paper explored the effects of extensive reading (ER) on Korean university students' L2 reading proficiency and reading rates. This study also illustrated how ER can be integrated into a university English reading class. Seventeen students who took a summer reading course participated in this study. Data were gathered through pre- and post- tests in terms of participants' reading comprehension proficiency and reading rates and post- questionnaire with regard to their attitudes toward L2 storybook reading after they have experienced it. The analysis was carried out using the Paired Samples t-test. It was revealed that ER has a positive effect on the enhancement of the participants' reading comprehension and reading rates. The participants showed their continued intention to read in English and a strong belief that persistent reading in English in the long run will help improve their English. The results of this study confirm the educational values of incorporating ER into university English reading classes. The pedagogical implications for EFL instructors are described.

• 영어어문교육
• /
• 제16권3호
• /
• pp.365-395
• /
• 2010

This study explores the effect of extensive reading(ER) implemented in middle and high schools in Korean EFL context. Two middle school English teachers and two high school English teachers participated in implementing ER in their classes. Six middle school classes of 239 students and seven high school classes of 268 students participated in ER program guided by the above four teachers. To implement ER, participating teachers had continuously been guided by the researcher about the theoretic reasoning of ER and practical methods for efficient ER in class. The study lasted for two semesters and the teachers and students were surveyed and interviewed during and after the classes. The result showed pretty positive improvement of students' self-confidence, interest and motivation about English through ER implemented in this study. It is hoped that this study would show the possibility of implementing ER in Korean EFL secondary school context and a model for ER and cooperation between university researchers and in-service English teachers.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
• /
• 제8권4호
• /
• pp.177-182
• /
• 2020

In the age of technology and information, communicating with people from different cultures is significantly important. Regarding this perspective, communicative competence has been the focus in the EFL educational context. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using movies in a culture-integrated English reading course at the college level. In order to achieve this purpose, pre- and post-reading comprehension tests, pre- and post-surveys and in-depth interviews were conducted. The results of data analysis showed that using movies in the culture-integrated English reading class positively affected students' interest and confidence towards English reading as well as their reading achievement. In this respect, we suggest that cultural teaching through movies in English classes should be learner-centered so that learners can proactively analyze and understand different cultural backgrounds shown in the movies and build schemas which can be used in their learning process.

• 문화기술의 융합
• /
• 제7권1호
• /
• pp.284-290
• /
• 2021

본 연구는 온라인 비대면 영어 수업의 효율성을 파악하여 포스트 코로나 시대에도 지속 가능한 온라인 비대면 수업의 확장 가능성과 온라인 비대면 영어 수업이 한 단계 더 발전해서 나가야 할 방향에 대해 교육학적 제언을 제시하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 줌을 활용한 온라인 비대면 영어 독해 수업 사례를 소개하고 이것이 학습자들의 독해 학습에 미치는 영향을 조사하였고, 이에 대한 학습자들의 만족도와 그 이유를 분석하였다. 연구 결과 온라인 비대면 영어 수업은 학습자들의 독해 학습에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 학습자들은 온라인 비대면 독해 수업에 대체로 만족한다는 반응을 보여 주었고 만족하는 이유로는 체계적인 수업 진행 및 수업의 질, 학습의 효율성 등을 제시하였다. 교수자들은 온라인 비대면 독해 수업의 확장 가능성을 인지할 필요가 있으며 이를 위해 효율적인 온라인 수업 방안을 미리 대비하고 철저히 준비해야 할 것이다. 또한 교수자들은 효율적인 온라인 수업 활동을 제시하고 세세한 내용 설명과 빠르면서도 적절한 피드백을 통해 체계적으로 수업을 구성해야 할 것이다.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
• /
• 제7권4호
• /
• pp.49-55
• /
• 2019

In the age of information, newly produced knowledge is mostly written in English. Therefore, there has been a strong demand for English language learning in the EFL context. However, most EFL learners possess a lack of interest and motivation in the text-based reading class. In this educational context, film is one of the most widely used materials in English reading classes considering that modern learners are predominantly familiar with various audiovisual materials. The purpose of this study is to investigate how Korean EFL learners experienced in the film-based reading class. Specifically, this study aims to analyze the EFL students' perceptions about the class and learning strategies that they used during the class. In order to comprehensively interpret the EFL learners' experiences in the classroom, a coding system consisting of five categories was developed: report, emotion, reflection, evaluation, future plans. The results of data analysis showed that the use of movies in English reading classes had positive effects on reading comprehension and inference of word meaning. The most frequently used learning strategies were affective strategies which helped them control their emotion, attitude, motivations and values, whereas memorization strategies were rarely used. In this respect, this study suggests that the use of movies in the EFL reading classroom encourage students' attention and help them obtain and activate schema which is useful in gaining a better understanding of text-based reading materials.

• 비교문화연구
• /
• 제45권
• /
• pp.55-83
• /
• 2016

한국 대학에서 영시에 대한 수요를 높이기 위해 실제 수업과정에서 학습자가 겪는 어려움을 확인하고, 그 원인을 분석하며, 텍스트 해석 과정에 개입되는 언어학적, 문화적, 문학적 변수들을 확인한다. 담론의 구성에서 내용의 의의에 이르기까지 시 텍스트는 산문을 포함하여 다른 담론을 판단하는데 유용한 본보기가 될 수 있다. 다양한 글을 읽는 것이 필수적인 영문과 학생이 시를 읽기 싫어해서는 안 되는 이유이다. 학습자가 시를 읽으면서 실제로 미학적인 쾌락을 느끼고 구체적인 보상을 받을 수 있도록 도와주는 것이 필요하다. 실제 수업의 환경에서 시 텍스트를 어떻게 번역하는가, 특히 오역이 어떻게 생산되는지를 확인하게 되면 학습자의 어려움을 덜어주는 교수자의 개입이 보다 효과적으로 이루어질 수 있다. 시 텍스트를 구성하고 있는 영어 문장의 언어적, 문화적 특성상 일차적 의미 혹은 축자적 의미를 파악하는 과정은 영어를 모국어로 하지 않는 대부분의 학습자들에게는 그 자체로 매우 복합적인 언어적, 문화적, 예술적 경험이 생성, 변용, 축적되는 과정이다. 따라서 이 논문은 오역을 일종의 문화번역의 경우로 간주하고 한국 대학 영시수업에서 주로 사용하는 시 텍스트를 선정, 학습자들이 오역을 생산하는 기제와 그 기제의 원인을 규명한다.

• 영어어문교육
• /
• 제13권1호
• /
• pp.159-180
• /
• 2007

The present study proposes a set of activities of teaching English reading through English newspapers to narrow the gap between the English required in authentic situation and the one taught in schools. Newspapers can provide students with opportunities to review what they have studied in the classes. The purpose of this study is, therefore, to investigate how extra-curricular activities using English newspapers have an influence on the development of the three low-achieving high school students' English reading ability. The five-month study yielded that the activities using English newspapers exerted positive effects on the students' interest in English and their English scores. It suggests that using English newspapers as teaching materials may be a desirable way both to motivate students to study English harder and to develop their English reading ability.

• 영어어문교육
• /
• 제4호
• /
• pp.85-116
• /
• 1998

Since the 1980's language teachers have been urged to take more communicatively oriented practice instead of traditional audio-lingual and grammar-translation instruction. However, there are many reasons why communication-centered teaching approaches haven't been easily adopted in Korea. First of all many English teachers haven't been prepared for communicative language teaching. And class size is very large. Another reason is that students' reading and writing skills are more important than their speaking and listening skills to enter colleges. But the world has been changing rapidly. We have many chances to meet foreigners and to talk to them. So many students want to improve their communicative proficiency. The purpose of this study is how to improve their communicative proficiency by performing games in English classes. There are many advantages of using games and songs in the classroom. First, games are motivating and challenging. Second, students can improve their four skills(speaking, writing, listening and reading skills) by using games and songs. Thirdly, games and songs help students to study English without their conscious efforts and to practice English repeatedly because they are interested in them. Fourthly, games and songs create a meaningful context for language use. Lastly, students can learn English with less tension and anxiety. Therefore, English games and songs are worthy of using in classes. To use English games and song more effectively, more various and useful materials have to be developed for English teachers and have to be introduced pertinently into classes.

• 영어어문교육
• /
• 제16권3호
• /
• pp.183-206
• /
• 2010

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether using English newspapers as supplementary teaching materials for the present textbook could increase students' English reading ability, interest in class and their willingness to take an active part in activities. Schools in rural areas, compared to urban schools, did not have the appropriate resources to teach students effectively. Understanding the disadvantages of the students in rural areas, one idea was to use newspapers to inspire the students to reach outside their local community and incorporate new styles of English and cultural aspects into their lives. The participants were 2nd grade high school students in the rural area. The experimental group received reading lessons with the textbook and English newspapers. They were also encouraged to make their own portfolios. The control group received reading lessons with the textbook and other supplementary materials. Before and after the experiment, reading comprehension tests as well as the questionnaires of interest and self-directed learning were administered. The results of this study were as follows: First, students' English reading ability was significantly improved in the experimental class using English newspapers. Second, students' interest and self-directed learning were positively increased in the same class above.

• 영어어문교육
• /
• 제12권3호
• /
• pp.79-98
• /
• 2006

As one way of changing a teacher-fronted, grammar-based reading class into a meaningful, fun-creating one, this paper compared teacher- fronted reading with student-centered reading framed upon cooperative learning. In a study in which each type of reading method was conducted for college students in an EFL reading course for a period of one semester, data were gathered via questionnaires. The results showed that though each type of reading instruction came with its own strengths and weaknesses, student-centered reading instruction was preferred for various reasons. Most important, through an active participation in cooperative work, subjects were motivated and interested in L2 reading much, were exposed to various reading strategies and skills, and practiced them in a friendly, low-anxiety learning climate.