Community Of Readers Research Articles

The Providence of Review and Writing through Revision

ABSTRACT In the uneven publishing landscape between Africa and the global north publishing industry, almost all editorial rejections or requests for revision are initially narcissistically injurious. They compel one to pause, to revisit their views, and perhaps they make writers second guess themselves. In this paper, I focus on review feedback as a productive pause. I think with the affects and potentialities that follow the initial injury. I posit that if we look past the wounding, most revisions can be transformed into practices of care. I contemplate what it means for one’s work to be attended to by others and the generative possibilities that different lenses might enable. This thrust to focus on the positive is not to dismiss the epistemic violences that being revised and corrected might enact. Instead, I suggest that as writers committed to our craft and ideas, we might mine the review process for glimmers of care even if this entails rummaging through the dregs of callous feedback. Focusing on two writing projects, I think about iterative review as involving a wide network of readers that include formal reviewers and informal readers that are part of a reading community of practice. I suggest that conceived of broadly, reviewers might mediate the writing process in ways that nurse underdeveloped ideas, push us beyond parochial reading practices, and widen the resonance of our work beyond our initial imaginaries. To read the review and publication process through body politics and geopolitics as potentially inhibiting and enabling, propels us beyond binaries and broadens the scope of review to consider the roles of our informal readers. Conceived of this way, review is an important part of the practice of writing. It enhances our craft, ideas and political commitments.

Interaksi Media Sosial dan Minat Baca di Kalangan Gen Z

This study aims to examine the interaction between social media and reading interest among Gen Z, a generation born in the digital era and highly dependent on social media in daily life. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study explores Gen Z's perception of the impact of social media on reading habits, both positively and negatively. The type of research used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Data was obtained from 20 informants through semi-structured interviews and observation of social media activities related to literacy. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that although social media diverts some attention from conventional reading activities, this platform can also be used as a tool to promote literacy through online reading communities and literacy-related content. This research provides important insights for the development of strategies to increase reading interest among the younger generation.

The Benefits of Reading: A Reflection on Nyerere’s Contributions to Education and Reading Culture

This paper addresses the reading culture during the tenure of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the first President of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) from 1961 to 1985. The importance of fostering a reading culture and its consequences for personal and social development is well documented. Various stakeholders have consistently emphasized the need for society to embrace a reading culture for both individual and national betterment. This study was designed to determine the potential academic and lifelong benefits of cultivating a reading culture in society. It was constructed using synthesized information extracted from past and present sources, integrating and analysing that data to generate findings. The study employed a desk research approach, screening secondary data and documents collected from various published sources. Primary data played a secondary role in this research. The objectives of the study were: (1) to determine how reading culture functions as an interlocking system of habits and logistics, (2) to assess the social construction of reading communities, (3) to explore the ideological constructions of reading, and (4) to evaluate the role of reading in healing, serving as an important reference for improving readership culture in academic settings. Findings from the study confirmed the importance and pleasure of reading, as Mwalimu Nyerere once stated: “It is a fact that we must recognize; that in dealing with the modern world, children in Europe have two big advantages over our own children. One is familiarity with mechanical things; the other, and perhaps even more important, is familiarity with books.” - Mwalimu Nyerere, Arusha, 29th November 1965. Documented research, along with individual observations, highlights that many people in Tanzania lack the habit of reading books. The noticeable decline in reading culture is alarming and threatens the development of a well-educated and learning-oriented society, including the quality of the nation's workforce. This research concluded that while the problem of poor reading culture is more pronounced in higher learning institutions and has effects on the job sector, it is attributed to several factors presented in this study. The study recommended that steps to promote reading culture are crucial to preventing the collapse of the nation's workforce. It also suggested that promoting reading in schools and universities is essential, and enhancing the reading culture should be integrated into the curriculum.

Revisiting the Influence of Online Readers in Postcolonial Literature: A Postcolonial Analysis

This paper explores the impact of online platforms, institutions and digital reading communities on reading practice in the digital age. The subjective status of the readers and their activeness in the creation and realization of the meaning of literary texts are emphasized by reception aesthetics. The current research on postcolonial literature focuses broadly on the authors perspective and the texts perspective but lacks the readers perspective. This paper puts the changes in readers subjectivity in the digital era under the post-colonial perspective, discussing what kind of changes have taken place in the subjectivity of network readers. Meanwhile, it analyzes how cyber subalterns and elites will influence postcolonial discourse in the digital realm. Using a theoretical and methodological framework covering post-colonialism and receptive criticism, this article demonstrates how marginal discourses can construct and grow spaces within social and cultural limits. The results show that the online reading practice and the formation of online communities further blur cultural boundaries. The post-colonial visual threshold gives readers the task of expanding marginal discourse. Finally, this article illustrates that readers subjectivity is still limited by digital institutions and algorithms, and they must be wary of network colonization.

Life Writing 2.0: Joanna Walsh, Technology, and the Politics of Sharing

ABSTRACT Joanna Walsh is an author and activist whose texts typify the contemporary synergy between life writing and technology. Here, I present an interview with Walsh, keynote speaker at the Life’s Not Personal Conference. I precede our conversation with an extended introduction exploring the breadth of her works, attending to the themes of life writing, technology, and the slippery boundaries of sharing in a digital age. In my reading, Walsh’s use of technology allows her to experiment with form to circumnavigate the limiting scripts that allow the popularised misogynistic descriptor ‘oversharing’ to operate, while creating new writing and reading communities.

Evaluation of Book Collection at the Reading Community of 'Pinjam Pustaka'

‘Pinjam Pustaka,’ a reading community in Sorong City, Southwest Papua, has been a cornerstone for reading habits since January 2021. This study explores the essence of 'Pinjam Pustaka,' seeking to evaluate its book collection to ensure its relevance and suitability for readers of all ages and backgrounds. The study reveals that this reading community offers a diverse array of materials, including textbooks, encyclopedias, novels, and comics, catering to those who lack access to such resources. It also supports self-learning and non-formal education, adapting to the digital age. With its collection continuously growing through donations, 'Pinjam Pustaka' underscores the importance of evaluating children's books to meet the community's changing needs. In 2022, the reading community saw about 720 visitors, primarily children, underlining its significance in the community. A comprehensive book evaluation in 2023, involving four researchers, classified books across seven reading levels and found 1.365 books. This process revealed a balanced distribution between early and beginning readers (43%) and intermediate to advanced readers (57%), suggesting the potential for broader engagement activities. This evaluation ensures that every reader finds suitable material and paves the way for expanding the reading community's appeal beyond its young primary audience.

The Role of Book Production and Libraries in Shaping Reading Attitudes from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment: The Birth of Recreational Reader

The following paper presents an exploration of the history of books and libraries in conjunction with the development of historical reading practices, focusing on the culturally rich periods spanning from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. The study combines literary theory and learning theories with a historical survey of the social and cultural milieu during the Renaissance and Enlightenment eras, which influenced the reader's perception of engagement with books and reading. More specifically, the article delves into: a) the interplay between publishing output, library functions, and reader-text dynamics, b) the impact of mass information dissemination on the reading skills prevalent in each era, using specific historical periods as case studies and c) the role of literary salons and the circulation of journals during the Enlightenment era in shaping the archetype of the recreational reader, as observed in contemporary reading communities, library environments and educational settings.

The Utilization of the Arts as a Method of Developing Love for Reading in a Library Environment

This paper examines the contribution of using the arts as an educational method to reading groups in a library setting. The aim of the paper is to highlight the extent and the ways in which the inter-artistic dialogue strengthens the reading interest of the minor or adult participants and cultivates their aesthetic education. More specifically, the work aims to highlight: a. which theoretical principles and educational methods effectively support the utilization of other art forms in the reading approach, b. what specific techniques are involved in the inclusion of inter-artistic comparison in the reading process, c. in which phases of the reading process they can be included with a greater impact on reading motivation and d. how artistic works are selected depending on the literary texts being interpreted, the characteristics of the members of the reading community and the library environment. In order to answer the research questions, the opinions of two groups of participants are used: a. 15 Library Science student participants from the “Literature” course (spring semester 2022) and 18 participants from the “Applications of Reading Literacy” course (winter 2023) who systematically participated in the weekly meetings. The participants, having familiarized themselves with a variety of techniques for approaching literature, answered which they consider most appropriate for each phase of reading (thus also for inter-artistic dialogue). Based on their responses, it appeared that the use of arts in library reading groups is the most appropriate method for enhancing reading interest in preparing the response and one of the most effective methods for further engaging in dialogue about the projects during reading procedure. Also, the use of inter-artistic dialogue is particularly important for the development of critical appreciation of cultural works, as a means of awakening creativity and developing the aesthetic education of readers of all ages.

Enhancing Reading Skills in an Academic Library: A Case Study of a Reading Groups

The paper investigated how Reading Groups in Academic Libraries can contribute to increasing library users' interaction with literature and improving language skills. A case study was conducted with the inclusion of creative writing exercises in a reading group. This initiative took place during the winter semester of the 2022-2023 academic year and involved Library Science students at a Greek University. The focus of the reading community was Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, targeting 12 students who had completed the Literature course of the 5th semester and volunteered to participate. The meetings were conducted within the Academic Library environment, aiming to familiarise participants with significant works of World Literature. Educational methodologies were employed based on reader-response theories, particularly Rosenblatt's Transactional Model, to underscore the creative engagement inherent in contemporary readers' interpretation of literary texts. After the conclusion of the program, students were asked to share their thoughts and experiences through open-ended questionnaires. The purpose was to evaluate how participation in reading groups at the library helped improve their language and reading skills, as well as sparked a deeper interest in exploring classic literature further. It was found that the reading group in Academic Libraries played a significant role in cultivating reading and language skills to students, as well as changing their attitudes towards literature. This paper filled a notable gap in the literature, particularly within the Greek context, regarding the role of reading groups in Academic Libraries as a means of bolstering students' reading capabilities.

Pendampingan Kemampuan Reading dalam Konteks Sains pada Komunitas Membaca Mahasiswa Kota Palangka Raya

The community service activity is a mentoring program for student reading communities to provide reading skills in the context of science. This activity was carried out with student reading communities from various universities in Palangka Raya City for three weeks with the IAIN Palangka Raya service team. The purpose of this community service activity is to train reading skills in English and also to increase the insight of students into the science. The method of this activity includes the preparation phase (problem identification and planning), the implementation phase, and the evaluation phase (interviews and feedback). From the results of this mentoring activity, it can be concluded that this activity has a positive impact on community members by making them more productive in reading and increasing their skills and interest in reading.

Incorrect arguments of scientific discourse in pedagogical texts, or samples for non-imitation

Introduction. Modern humanities are moving towards compliance with the requirement of evidence and comprehensive validity of their conclusions, the adequacy of the methods used and re­search strategies to the results obtained. This problem can be briefly summarised as a movement towards argumentative correctness. In the sciences of education, this requirement plays an extremely important role, since it allows one to find tools for the implementation of practical solutions in various segments of education and upbringing. However, the real state of pedagogical textual discourse demonstrates a lot of serious problems. Despite the types and regulations of empirical, theoretical and contextual substan­tiation long established in classical logic, the authors of scientific pedagogical texts often violate the framework of a meaningful and logically correct discourse. The arguments put forward are often unable to either confirm or refute the conclusions of the authors; sometimes they require serious additions and corrections. This seriously undermines the degree of trust of the reading community (both theorists and practitioners) in the conclusions proposed by the authors, reduces the public authority of pedagogical science and undermines faith in its ability to constructively influence educational practice. Therefore, the need for methodological “intervention” in the argumentative field of scientific pedagogy can be con­sidered quite conditioned. Such a research initiative could be the first step on the trajectory of the return of pedagogy to meet the criterion of methodological correctness. This conclusion is supported by the studies of European philosophers of education, which, together with the authors’ analysis, determines the relevance of the chosen topic of the article.Aim. The present research aims to identify and justify the typology of incorrect arguments in ped­agogical texts; and to display the wide spread of incorrect arguments as a field for promising research activities.Results. The results of the study are a typology of incorrect arguments, including: a) arguments that are untenable and inadequate to the defended theses; b) arguments that require serious concretisation and detail; c) structurally complex arguments, which are partially adequate, but, otherwise, they require a radical revision. The typology is added by not being placed on a par with the above three types of argu­ments, denoted by the cliché “complex argumentation palette”.Methodology and research methods. The research methods were: analysis of the Russian and foreign texts containing incorrect arguments; a selection of sources containing the most widespread argumen­tation errors; inductive generalisation to construct and substantiate the typology of incorrect arguments in pedagogy; reflection of the result obtained and identification of fragments of the designated topic that are relevant for prospective research.Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty lies in the transfer of the research focus from the traditional designation by pedagogy methodologists of the criteria for the correctness of pedagogical discourse arguments to the identification of a typology of methodologically incorrect arguments, including three adjacent elements, supplemented by an element in which the three above are intertwined in a complex way. The totality of the results obtained can be displayed as a “constructive prohibition” criterion, illustrating to the scientific community ways to justify the results that must be avoided.Practical significance. The practical significance of the results lies in the specific guidelines for incor­rect arguments of scientific discourse, which can be metaphorically clichéd as an “example for non-imi­tation” and, on this basis, increase the degree of adequacy of the arguments to the thesis being defended in one’s own texts.

Role of digital reading corner in increasing the community's reading interest in Bekasi district

Background: A culture of interest in reading or literacy movement must be fostered in Indonesian society.
 Purpose: The aim is to describe the existence of a Digital Reading Corner (POCADI) managed by the Bekasi Regency Archives and Library Service, which shows an increase in people's interest in reading in the Bekasi Regency.
 Design and methods: This article uses qualitative research and a literature review. Data collection techniques in the field are observation and interviews. The research objects in the field are visitors and officers at the Digital Reading Corner location. Collections of digital media such as computers, Android tablets, e-books, LED TV, and Wi-Fi increase visitors' enthusiasm to increase their interest in reading. The efforts of the Bekasi Regency Archives and Library Service in managing POCADI include outreach to the community, educational visits from schools to POCADI and storytelling activities.
 Results: The results of the research can be concluded that the Digital Reading Corner provides benefits in increasing people's interest in reading in the Bekasi district, namely as a place to read with a collection of reading materials equipped with digital media, a place to read for people who are located far from the Bekasi Regency Public Library

Nigeria’s Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable life for all. The United Nations member states have committed to work towards achieving the goals by the year 2030. Despite the commitment of Nigeria to the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, there are troubling twists and turns in the country’s implementation of the goals. It is on record that the country failed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals which had similar development aspirations and a similar 15-year implementation period. The typical twists and turns are further compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, terrorist activities, extended periods of strike in the universities and instability in oil prices, for an economy that derives 86% of public revenue from oil and gas. This paper is therefore designed to present to the reading community the local obstacles in the implementation of all the Sustainable Development Goals and to highlight the strong and the weak points with a view to refocusing our efforts. The paper adopted a systematic review approach drawing from such studies as the National Voluntary Review reports and relevant literature. The paper concludes with relevant recommendations.

Bleeding Stubs and the Evolution of African Writing: Navigating Standard English and Uncertain Linguistic Futures

Several African novels and short stories have been analysed linguistically. The authors of those analytical articles found that some of the stories employed the linguistic style set by the authors Chinua Achebe and Flora Nwapa. A major characteristic of this writing style is the use of African English or a blend with standard English. Language evolves regionally, so for this article, standard English refers to any English used by the VOA, BBC, British Royal Family, or even Brits in a pub, including UK and US slang relevant to the novel’s setting. It excludes English spoken by learners. The researcher considers this definition broad and lenient. African English refers to varieties of the English language spoken and written across Africa, often influenced by local languages and cultures, resulting in unique expressions and idiomatic usage. It encompasses different forms, including Nigerian English, Kenyan English and South African English, reflecting the diverse linguistic landscape of the continent. African literary researchers often show a strong interest in novels written in African English because these works reflect the linguistic diversity, cultural identity, and lived experiences of African communities. Nevertheless, many African authors write in Standard English. The academic discussion reveals that the debate on language choice in African literature is ongoing. This paper provides an overview of the English styles used by African authors and highlights the uncertainty regarding the future of African literature due to a lack of credible sources on current trends. The paper then analyses the style of African works in standard English alongside African English. For the purposes of this article, the researcher chooses Donald Besong’s Bleeding Stubs, which has not been analysed previously, to represent standard English works. The selection of Bleeding Stubs is based on its brevity, recent publication, and its setting in Cameroon—a country with limited representation in fiction. The paper concludes that the preferred language style for African authors remains fluid. Finally, it recommends fostering improved reading habits on the continent, encouraging greater engagement with the global reading community. This would lead to better career progression in various fields, create more internationally marketable writers, and enable them to use their incomes to support the development of African languages, reducing the reliance on English for expressing African pride.

К истолкованию политической философии М.Е. Салтыкова-Щедрина

The research is to find out the basic features of Mikhail Saltykov’s political thought and to describe it in terms of political criticism of culture. The survey of academic literature on Saltykov shows that any assigning of this writer to one or other sociopolitical parties of his period is problematic: Saltykov does not align to any program of social reforms, rather exploring the thinking subject in political reality. Saltykov’s works do not imply the transmission of ideological meanings, but rather a critique of public ideology. It seems important, however, to take into account the party orientation of Saltykov’s readership: the satirist addresses to a reading community that perceives democratic and egalitarian ideas with sympathy. Analysis of Saltykov’s texts involved a number of categories of political hermeneutics — dichotomies: ideology / philosophy, classical thought / non-classical thought, exoteric / esoteric. The material for the analysis are two satirical tales: “Crucian Carp the Idealist” and “The Sensible Hare”, which are considered similar in genre to the “menippea” of F.M. Dostoevsky. In “Crucian Carp the Idealist” a conflict is revealed between classical and non-classical philosophical approaches; the esoteric plane of the text illustrates the triumph of “Machiavellian” position. In “The Sensible Hare” one can identify a dispute between an ideologist and a political philosopher; paradoxical, in the context of Saltykov’s democratic declarations, is that the ideologist`s position is occupied by the oppressed (slave), and the position of the political philosopher, that is, the subject seeking truth, is taken by the master. The paper concludes with a reflection on metaphysical contour of Saltykov’s political thought: the political theology of the Russian satirist is focused on the eschatological moment as a resolution of political conflicts.

Charles Bukowski’s Online Reading Community: Safeguarding the Author’s Work by Building a Consensus

This article is a study of a lively online reading community focusing on mid-twentieth century Californian writer Charles Bukowski. For several years, this community of readers, whose behaviors and actions can be compared to that of fans, has tried to right the wrongs of an issue relating to the editing of Charles Bukowski’s posthumous work. They share the belief that John Martin, Charles Bukowski’s former publisher, heavily edited his poems after his death, to the point of making them unrecognizable. An analysis of this forum – more particularly through a close reading of a fourteen-page long discussion thread – will therefore highlight how this community received the posthumous work of their author, slowly but surely managing to build a consensus through the forging of a common enemy.

Online Reading Community in Instagram: Does it Affect Senior High Shool Students’ Reading Abilities?

<p class="abstrak" align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>This research investigated the effect of online reading communities on students’ English reading abilities through Instagram platform This research study was conducted to examine how interaction within an online reading community was able to influence the improvement of students’ reading abilities in English. The research used quantitative descriptive method in which the data were collected through a 5-Likert-scale questionnaire, consisting of 26 statements; 13 statements were related to variable X and 13 other statements were about reading abilities. The sample of this research comprised grade 1 until grade 3 high school students involved in online reading communities on Instagram. A total of 50 students of several public senior high schools in the area of Pesanggarahan, selected through purposive sampling technique. The analysis data showed that interactions in online reading communities could improve students' abilities in reading. This was proven by statistical analysis of the significance value of 0.000 <0.05 and based on the value of t<sub>count</sub>; 4.566 which was higher than t<sub>table</sub> of 2.011. Thus, this study concluded that Online Reading Community a(X) affected Students’ Reading Abilities (Y). Besides, on the regression test, that effect percentage was 30.3%.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong><em>reading skills, online reading community, Instagram.</em></p><p class="abstrak" align="center"><strong>Abstrak </strong></p><p> </p><p><em>Penelitian ini menginvestigasi pengaruh dari komunitas baca dalam jaringan terhadap keterampilan membaca bahasa Inggris siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas melalui platform Instagram. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengukur bagaimana interaksi didalam komunitas membaca dalam jaringan tersebut dapat mempengaruhi peningkatan keterampilan membaca bahasa Inggris siswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif dimana data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan angket skala 5 yange berisi 26 pernyataan; 13 terkait variabel X (komunitas membaca onine) dan 13 tentang kemampuan membaca siswa.. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa sekolah menengah atas kelas 1 sampai 3 yang tergabung dalam komunitas membaca dalam jaringan di Instagram. Sejumlah 50 orang siswa SMA dari beberapa sekolah menengah Negeri di daerah Pesanggrahan, terpilih untuk menjadi sampel melalui teknik sampel bertujuan (purposive sampling techinue). Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa interaksi dalam komunitas baca dalam jaringan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan dan motivasi siswa dalam membaca. Hal ini dibuktikan dari analisis statistika pada nilai signifikan 0.000<0.05 dan berdasarkan nilai t-hitung yang lebih besar dari t-tabel, yaitu 4,566>2,011. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa komunitas membaca dalam jaringan sebagai variabel X berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan membaa siswa sebagai variabel Y. Selain itu, hasil uji regresi menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh tersebut adalah sebesar 30,3%. </em></p><p class="abstrak"><strong><em>Kata Kunci: </em></strong><em>keterampilan membaca, komunitas baca dalam jaringan, Instagram </em></p><p> </p>

Library Existence and Digital Science Literacy as An Effort to Increase Community's Reading Interest (In A Gender Perspective)

Digital libraries and scientific literacy as a source of knowledge to preserve human civilization and libraries as public institutions that acts as service providers and information providers. The development of science and technology in the current era has ushered in the process of obtaining scientific information very easily which accompanies humans freely without being selective in obtaining information only through smartphones, computers, the web and other social media. This study was carried out in a library and the samples were visitors and people around the library who used male and female classifications. The data that has been collected will be analyzed using two forms of analysis, namely quantitative and qualitative. The findings of this study are that there are differences in tendencies in choosing reading sources or sources of scientific information between men and women. Women are more dominant in using digital scientific literacy via smartphones and via the internet, while men prefer to visit the library to read and search for scientific literacy. The existence of libraries in the digital era still contributes to increasing people's reading interest even though people's reading interest is still in the low category.

Closely Reading Community Audiences: A Simple Twist of Faith and Site-Specific Community Plays

This article offers a close reading of audience member reflections of A Simple Twist of Faith, a Canadian play that uses community-engaged theatre practices and site-specific dramaturgy. What can we as scholars, researchers, and artists learn from long-form audience responses? How does site, time, identity, and community infiltrate and overlap in this play? By centering audience reflections, this article offers a critical case-study in ethnographic audience research.

Istikhdām al-Wasilah al-Syam’iyyah al-Bashiriyyah li Tarqiyah Maharah Qira’ah al-Akhbār al-‘Arabiyyah

This study aimed to evaluate community members' skills and comprehension in reading Arabic news before and after they used audio-visual media. The theoretical underpinning of this study is the idea that exposure to audio-visual materials will enhance one's news reading skills. The researchers' theory states that people interested in reading the news through audio-visual media have improved their news-reading skills. The method used in this research was a quasi-experimental method with a one-group design based on pre-test and post-test. The population in this study covered all members of the news reading community, totalling 20 students at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. This research used quantitative data analyses of pre-test and post-test results using the Lilioforce equation. One of the present study’s results showcased that prior to employing the audio-visual media, the members of Arabic Language Teaching Division's news-reading mission had a poor level, as seen by the average score of 68.3. Their grade after utilizing it was good, as evidenced by the average score of 87.2. According to the interpretation criterion, the result of (N-D) was 0.60 or 60% in a moderate classification. Therefore, these results indicated that the audio-visual method effectively improved news-reading skills. This study suggests future’s research to assess the other foreign language proficiency in greater detail using a wider range of research techniques.