Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, cilt.16, sa.40, ss.41-55, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Many research articles, reviews, and dissertations investigated the use of different literary texts in foreign language learning. Previous studies have indicated the effectiveness of literature in language learning. One of the literary texts utilized in foreign language teaching is graded readers, simplified versions of original texts. This qualitative case study investigates a group of foreign language learners' attitudes towards using graded readers in language learning. Participants of the study were eleven English preparatory class students at a Turkish state university. Data for the study were gathered through semi-structured individual interviews and analyzed using a thematic content analysis approach. Findings suggest that students have positive attitudes towards using graded readers, and they think these texts help them improve their language skills: reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary knowledge, and grammar. Interview data also indicated that learners use reading strategies and 21st-century learning skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication during graded reader activity.