Developing a Young Adult Literature Reading Program for EFL Secondary Students = EFL 중·고등학교 학생들을 위한 청소년문학 읽기 프로그램 개발

국문 초록 (Abstract)

본 연구는 EFL중•고등학생을 대상으로 영어 청소년 문학을 활용한 영어 읽기 프로그램 개발을 목적으로 한다. 한국 중•고등 학교 정규 영어 읽기 수업은 교과서를 중심으로 시험 준비에 치중하여 학생들에게 긍정적인 읽기 경험을 제공하는 데 한계가 있다. 따라서 저자는 영어 청소년 소설을 활용하여 영어 읽기 능력뿐만 아니라 읽기에 대한 흥미와 자신감을 높일 수 있는 프로그램을 개발하고자 한다. 이를 위해 문학 읽기와 외국어 학습에 관한 이론적 연구를 고찰하고 설문조사와 인터뷰를 통해 학생들과 공립 중•고등학교 영어 교사들의 요구를 분석하였다. 요구 분석의 결과, 교사와 학생들은 영어 소설 읽기가 영어 실력 향상에 효과적임을 인식하고 있으나 영어 학습에 영어소설을 활용하는 것에는 어려움을 겪고 있음이 확인되었다. 요구 분석의 결과를 토대로 영어 청소년 소설과 독자 반응 이론을 적용한 독서 활동을 활용한 읽기 프로그램을 개발하였다. 프로그램의 실용성과 효과성을 높이기 위해 기존 영어 소설활용 읽기 프로그램의 장단점을 분석하여 반영하였다. 본 프로그램이 중•고등 학교 학생들의 영어 읽기 능력을 향상시키고 영어 독서 습관을 형성하는 데 도움이 되기를 기대한다.

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This project aims to develop a young adult literature (YAL) reading program for secondary students in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts. The present project was motivated by the realization that regular English reading classes in Korea, which tend to be test-oriented and textbook-based, rarely offer students positive reading experiences. To solve this problem, the project seeks to develop a supplementary reading program that will enhance students’ interest and confidence in reading in English, as well as their reading skills. To accomplish this aim, a needs analysis was conducted employing two questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that Korean secondary school teachers and students perceived the benefits of reading English novels; nevertheless, using English novels was still considered challenging for both teachers and students. Respondents agreed that an effective English novel reading program was needed in public secondary schools. Based on the findings from the needs analysis, a reading curriculum incorporating YAL and reader-response theory-inspired activities was developed. Sample lesson plans and materials were developed, incorporating theoretical and research findings as well as implications from the needs analysis and curricula evaluation results. The proposed curriculum was then reviewed and revised based on reviewer feedback. It is anticipated that this program will help EFL secondary students to develop reading proficiency and a valuable English reading habit.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v
• TABLE OF CONTENTS viii
• LIST OF TABLES xi
• LIST OF FIGURES xii
• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
• CHAPTER 2: THEORETICAL BAGKGROUND 6
• 2.1. Reading Literature in L2 Learning 6
• 2.1.1. Benefits of reading literature. 7
• 2.1.2. Challenges of reading literature. 12
• 2.1.3. How to use literature in EFL class effectively. 16
• 2.2. Young Adult Literature (YAL) 20
• 2.2.1. Definition of YAL. 21
• 2.2.2. Usefulness of YAL. 23
• 2.3. Young Adult Literature-based Class 26
• 2.3.1. Reader-response theory. 27
• 2.3.2. The application of reader-response theory. 29
• CHAPTER 3: CURRICULUM DESIGN 33
• 3.1. Needs Analysis 33
• 3.1.1. Participants and methods. 34
• 3.1.2. Results of needs analysis. 36
• 3.1.3. Findings and implications from the needs analysis. 51
• 3.2. Existing Curricula Evaluation 53
• 3.2.1. Selection of curricula. 54
• 3.2.2. Analysis of the programs. 54
• 3.2.3. Implications for curriculum development. 64
• 3.3. Reviewing of the Sample Chapters 65
• 3.3.1. Participants and procedures. 66
• 3.3.2. Results of review. 67
• 3.3.3. Revisions of the sample chapters. 69
• CHAPTER 4: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 73
• 4.1. Overview of the Curriculum 73
• 4.1.1. Course rationale. 74
• 4.1.2. Entry/exit levels of target learners. 75
• 4.1.3. Program aims and objectives. 76
• 4.2. Syllabus Design 77
• 4.2.1. Syllabus framework. 77
• 4.2.2. Scope and sequence. 78
• 4.3. Distinctive Features of the Curriculum 89
• 4.3.1. Selection of the books. 89
• 4.3.2. Sample lesson plans and materials. 92
• 4.3.3. Assessment plan. 96
• CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION 99
• REFERENCES 104
• SAMPLE CHAPTERS 112
• APPENDIX A. Questionnaire for Teachers 143
• APPENDIX B. Questionnaire for Students 148
• APPENDIX C. Criteria for the Currirulum Review 152
• 국문초록 153