EFL Learners and Teachers’ Awareness towards the Role of Extensive Reading in Enhancing the Writing Skill: The Case of Third Year EFL Students at M’sila University
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2018-06
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The present study investigates the extent to which EFL learners in the department of English
at M'sila university are aware of using extensive reading to develop their writing abilities. It
attempts to shed light on the importance of using extensive reading in the learning process in
order to reduce the students‟ writing deficiencies and increasing their motivation to read. The
study also aims to raise teachers and students‟awareness about the importance of extensive
reading in academics for the sake of the learning process. This current study was conducted
among third year students of English department at M'sila university. It was based on the use
of the descriptive method where data were collected both qualitatively through students‟ semi
structured interview and quantitatively through two questionnaires. The findings confirms
that using extensive reading in the learning process reduces the students‟ writing problems.
They also reveal that teachers and students‟ awareness of the importance of extensive reading
provides them with better writing performance. This research tackles descriptively the role of
extensive reading in enhancing writing performance. Based on the findings obtained, teachers
are advised to schedule practical reading sessions during the first three academic years in
university in order to enhance the students‟ writing skill.