확장형 읽기를 활용한 한국어 읽기 수업의 효과 분석

A study on analyzing the Effect of Korean reading class using extensive reading for learners for academic purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of reading class using extensive reading. Recently, advanced learners who study Korean language to go on to university or graduate school have increased. These learners should read Korean texts fast after they go on to university or graduate school. In such situation, reading fluency is required for the learners. This study considered extensive reading is appropriate as a way to improve reading fluency of the learners. Extensive reading class is characterized by encouraging learners to read a variety of texts pleasantly and on their own initiative. In extensive reading class, learners practice to focus on reading fast while understanding the whole context of article rather than obsess over word or grammar. This study verified whether extensive reading class can improve reading fluency of the learners by carefully observing reading class for advanced learners who were exchange students over 4 months. The learners participated actively in selecting texts to be used in their class and cooperated with each other to enhance understanding of text through small group activities. As a result, most of the learners get better grades in the final exam compared with the level test that was given at the beginning of the term.