College and University Examining Students' Reading attitude in L2 During Online Reading more

Thu, Aug 10, 11:15-11:50 Asia/Makassar

Online reading through mobile applications offers convenience, flexibility, and a quick link to other websites and is often more affordable than printed materials. However, the benefits of online reading are varied, which is why this study aims to examine the reading attitude of university students in a second language (L2) towards online reading during their English class. The study will help to bridge the gap by examining the L2 students' reading attitudes, specifically their attitudes towards reading through mobile applications. The study aims to identify variables such as comfort, anxiety, value, and self-perception in reading attitudes. Sixty undergraduate students who are taking English for Specific Purposes as a class that combines face-to-face meetings and an E-learning application will participate. The four variable categories (comfort, anxiety, value, and self-perception) will be measured using questionnaires scored on a Likert scale. The study's results will reveal the students' positive or negative feelings towards reading and their attitudes towards the four identified variables.