物語文読解における再話の効果 : 学習者の熟達度と産出情報の重要性に焦点をあてて

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Numerous studies on retelling have been done in the first language reading area, but there has been relatively little research done in the area of second language reading, where the effect of retelling may be more influential. The present study focuses on retelling effects on narrative comprehension by intermediate and advanced level Japanese learners of English. Attempts were made to examine (a) whether or not retelling facilitates reading comprehension, (b) the effect of language proficiency on retelling performance, (c) how retelling performance reflects the text importance level, and (d) whether or not additional readings can enhance retelling production. The results of this study suggest that the effects of retelling vary with learners' language proficiency and that retelling reflects the level of text importance, regardless of the individual proficiency level. In addition, the results indicate that comprehension is promoted with additional readings. These findings suggest the importance of retelling as an active procedure which aids reading comprehension.