Research Progress and Analysis of University Students’ Reading Behavior in Foreign Countries in Recent Years

Abstract

Abstract: The article reviews the studies on reading behavior of foreign college students in recent years,and concludes that college students’ reading ability and amount have generally declined, whereas the reading enthusiasm dampened, and content digitized. The paper analyzes the factors influencing the reading behavior of college students, which include reading motivation, the influence of parents and teachers, early reading experience and social environment. It also introduces the measures abroad to promote reading on the part of college students, such as advocating “slow reading” , enhancing the teachers’ reading influence, and setting up classic reading courses and establishing “reading circle” .

Key words: College students, Reading behavior, Teachers’ reading influence

Yuan Shifen, Qian Jun. Research Progress and Analysis of University Students’ Reading Behavior in Foreign Countries in Recent Years[J]. Libraly Journal, 2018, 37(3): 12-19.

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