Impact of the home literacy environment on the L1 Reading frequencies of Thai University students : implications for the learning of an L2.
Issued Date
2007
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eng
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Mahidol University
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Ferriman, Nicholas (2007). Impact of the home literacy environment on the L1 Reading frequencies of Thai University students : implications for the learning of an L2.. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/32895
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Impact of the home literacy environment on the L1 Reading frequencies of Thai University students : implications for the learning of an L2.
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Abstract
In the Information Age, reading is a critical skill for accessing information and
updating skills. However, reluctant readership in L1 may prevent many societies
from fully participating in the global community. This reluctance to read may
also slow the acquisition of an L2 such as English.
This paper will present the findings of an MA dissertation which investigated
pleasure reading rates in L1 at a Thai university, to understand better the issue
of reluctant readership in L2.
Results from a survey of 600 students found that the home literacy environment
may account for some of the differences in students’ L1 reading frequencies.
Though the size effects were only small, parental reading to children, book
ownership, and past reading rates of parents, were all found to have significant
associations with students’ present day reading frequencies and attitudes.
Implications for SLA theories and reading strategies in the classroom will be
discussed, as will the role of schools in promoting literacy.
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The 2nd Biennial International Conference on the Teaching and the Learning of English in Asia (TLEiA2) : Exploring New Frontiers, Malaysia. June 14-16, 2007