The Effects of Reading Literary Texts on Students’Vocabulary Acquisition: Case Study Third Year Students at the University of Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia"

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the influence of reading literary texts on vocabulary acquisition among third-year students at the University of Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia, Jijel. The primary objective was to determine whether English as foreign language (EFL) learners could effectively expand their vocabulary through the use of literary texts. To achieve this, an observation was conducted using a prepared checklist, and a comprehensive test was administered to evaluate the extent to which new vocabulary was acquired as a result of engaging with literary texts. The findings of the study strongly support the hypothesis that EFL learners benefit from reading literary texts in terms of enhancing their vocabulary. The results indicate that a significant number of students successfully acquired new vocabulary items through their interaction with literary texts.