Habit Transfer from L1 Reading to L2 Reading: An Investigation of the lmpact of Faulty Reading habits in L1 Reading on L2 Reading with special reference to sophomores and subvocalization at Omdurman Islamic University and Ahfad University College for Women as shown in second year University students.

Abstract

ABSTRACT he aimof the present study is to explore the impact of reading habits on University students to offer certain remedies and suggestions to deal with the situation. Considering the fact that good readers read fast and that reading fast depends on word recognition skill, students standard reading competence abilities have been investigated, and word and phrase recognition abilities, were highlighted in both L1 and L2. The study was based on the selection of a random sample of (110) Second Year University students (males and females) at English Language Depts. In Ahfad University College for women and Omdurman Islamic University,. Tests were designed to measure subjects standard reading competence - (Speed and comprehension) rates in both L1 and L2. Brief questionnaires were distributed to students in order to investigate certain reading strategies and habits that are known to play a role in the performance of slow poor readers. Questionnaires were given randomly to teachers/lecturers (all levels) on L1and L2 similarly interview questions were given to reader experts in order to highlight the role of the teacher in reading and promote teaching skills to overcome the weak parts of the implemented programme. The study revealed that subjects use certain faulty reading habits which affect reading competence adversely. The researcher has also indicated further research areas that may be needed to complete the study.