Effects of Print Access and Print Exposure on French Vocabulary Acquisition by Secondary School Students

Tar, Maryam (2011) Effects of Print Access and Print Exposure on French Vocabulary Acquisition by Secondary School Students. International -Journal of Publishing and Reading, 1 (1). pp. 11-16.

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Abstract

A number of studies have shown that second and foreign language learners acquire vocabulary th rough reading, but only relatively small amounts. However, most of these studies used on1y short texts, and measured only the acquisition of meaning, and did not credit partial learning of words. This study investigates whether an extensive reading program can enhance lexical knowledge In t his descriptive study, a survey of 133 students from selected secondary schools was carried out. The find ings revealed that there was a positive relationship between number of books, print access, minutes engaged in reading per day by students and vocabulary acquisition. It was recommended that in spite of the present scarcity of French books, French teachers can make do with what is available and still achieve positive results. There could also be an aggressive recruitment of French teachers for the Senior Secondary School level to join the few ones on the jpb. The Government should also evolve a policy of book~writing through the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC). Books should also be produced cheaply. French should be given greater attent ion by the Government, while departments of French should constantly engage in sensitization programmes. Also, parents should give their children adequate encouragement to study French

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Humanities
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	15 Mar 2015 20:40
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2015 20:40
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3957

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