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The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena
Abstract
Phonetic phenomena are one of the most challenging topics for students in Turkish language classes. Comic books are considered a genre that captures students’ attention with their illustrations and humorous language. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of comic books designed and published by researchers on the teaching of phonetic phenomena. The research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design. A quasi-experimental design was adopted for the quantitative dimension and a phenomenological design for the qualitative dimension. The study group consisted of 76 5th-grade students. The quantitative data were obtained using a phonetic phenomena achievement test developed by the researchers, while the qualitative data were collected through a semi-structured interview form conducted with 10 volunteers in the experimental group. In the analysis of quantitative data, an independent groups t-test was performed using the SPSS program. Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis with the MAXQDA 24 program. According to the pre-test data, no significant difference was found between the experimental and control groups, while the post-test data showed a significant difference in favor of the experimental group. Students found the comics enjoyable and helpful for reading and comprehension. They frequently expressed opinions stating that the use of comics designed by researchers in Turkish lessons was positive and effective in teaching phonics, highlighting elements such as cover design, character drawing, and plot as appealing. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that comic books be used in teaching phonics.
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Ethical Statement
In this study, all the rules specified to be followed within the scope of “Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive” were complied with. None of the actions specified under the heading “Actions Contrary to Scientific Research and Publication Ethics”, which is the second part of the directive, have been taken.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Turkish Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
November 30, 2025
Submission Date
September 30, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 27, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 3
APA
Güzelküçük, D. M., & Can, R. (2025). The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal), 9(3), 479-504. https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX
AMA
1.Güzelküçük DM, Can R. The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal). 2025;9(3):479-504. https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX
Chicago
Güzelküçük, Devrim Murat, and Remzi Can. 2025. “The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena”. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal) 9 (3): 479-504. https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX.
EndNote
Güzelküçük DM, Can R (November 1, 2025) The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal) 9 3 479–504.
IEEE
[1]D. M. Güzelküçük and R. Can, “The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena”, Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal), vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 479–504, Nov. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX
ISNAD
Güzelküçük, Devrim Murat - Can, Remzi. “The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena”. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal) 9/3 (November 1, 2025): 479-504. https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX.
JAMA
1.Güzelküçük DM, Can R. The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal). 2025;9:479–504.
MLA
Güzelküçük, Devrim Murat, and Remzi Can. “The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena”. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal), vol. 9, no. 3, Nov. 2025, pp. 479-04, https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX.
Vancouver
1.Devrim Murat Güzelküçük, Remzi Can. The Effect of Using Comic Books in Turkish Language Lessons on Teaching of Phonological Phenomena. Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal) [Internet]. 2025 Nov. 1;9(3):479-504. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA99KX39CX