An Extensive Reading Program Sample. Recommendations for Syllabus Designers

Academic Paper from the year 2017 in the subject English - Pedagogy, Didactics, Literature Studies, Ibn Tofail University (Ibn Tofail), course: English, language: English, abstract: The extensive reading program enables curriculum designers to establish a thorough understanding of extensive reading for English as a Foreign Language learners. It is also meant to help readers read with ease and enjoyment. Designing a viable extensive reading program that meets the expectations and learning needs of Moroccan university students would unquestionably be a positive step toward more effectively facilitating English language learning in Moroccan higher education. In fact, this program aims to make reading more enjoyable and fruitful. Thus, students will no longer feel that reading is a mere chore, but will instead view it as both a leisure activity and an excellent academic habit. It should be noted that reading for pleasure is the best way to become literate and knowledgeable. Given this, the aforementioned program will be mainly premised upon students' determination and commitment, and also teachers' planning and preparation, in order to overcome the constraints at both the curricular and pedagogical levels. The elements listed below are of paramount importance in designing an effective extensive reading program that both meets the learning needs of Moroccan university students and drastically changes their attitudes toward reading in English.