摘要:The aim of this study is to explore the current reading habits and attitudes of university students studying English Language and Literature at Atatürk University. Moreover, it aims to determine the changes in reading patterns due to the widespread use of the internet and the use of alternative reading resources notably using hypertexts and multimedia resources. The medium from which people read has gained diversity as a result of the advances in technology. In addition to traditional reading patterns such as reading from paperback books, reading from electronic devices such as e-book readers, tablet computers, computers and mobile phones have become widespread. In order to have a broad overview of the current reading habits among university students, a questionnaire was conducted. Conducting research to gain a broad overview of the reading habits of learners, the researcher can make suggestions to foster reading habits among university students in the constantly technology dominated world of today.
关键词:reading habits;e-book;technology assisted reading;importance of reading;developing reading habits.