Reading Strategies for Printed and Online TextsStudents at Mohammed Saddik Ben Yahia University, Jijel The Case ofMaster One English

Abstract

The present study aimed chiefly at investigating the reading strategies used by Master one LMD English language students at Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia University, Jijel when reading printed and online English texts. It attempted to explore the extent to which studentsꞌ reading strategies for printed texts are similar to those used in reading online texts. In this respect, two questionnaires were administered to Master one students. One is devoted to reading strategies used in printed texts; the second however tapped at exploring the online textsꞌ reading strategies. Out of a population of 80 students the questionnaire were handed to 30 students. The analysis of the results demonstrated that students use a set of strategies namely global reading strategies (guessing and predicting), supporting strategies (using dictionaries), and problem solving strategies (careful reading ) when reading printed texts. Moreover, the results revealed that the learners mostly used global reading strategies followed by problem solving strategies. Yet, they do not employ supporting reading strategies in reading online texts. Additionally, the data obtained proved the existence of some similarities concerning the use of the aforementioned reading strategies when students come across printed and online texts such as (skimming and scanning), (taking notes), and (rereading strategies).