Research Article

Developing English Majors’ Comprehension of Literary Texts and Online Self-Regulated Language Learning Skills via Literature Circles 2.0

Table 5

Frequencies and percentages of students' responses to the use of Literature Circles 2.0 in studying literary texts.

StatementAgreeNeutralDisagree
N%N%N%

1Participating in online Literature Circle discussions improved my literary reading comprehension.(28)93.3(1)3.3(1)3.3
2Assuming different roles in online Literature Circles discussions developed my ability to express my feelings and ideas more easily and confidently.(27)90(2)6.6(1)3.3
3I think that Literature Circles provide an authentic, cooperative, and nonthreatening environment for reading and comprehending literary texts.(28)93.3(2)6.6(0)0
4Literature Circles motivated me to participate in the discussions and to read the literary texts.(28)93.3(1)3.3(1)3.3
5I enjoy studying literary texts using Literature Circles model.(27)90(1)3.3(2)6.6
6Literature Circles are much better than the traditional teaching approach.(28)93.3(1)3.3(1)3.3