Abstract
A dictionary is an indispensable instrument in foreign language learning. It is the primary reliable source which learners refer to. Dictionaries inform about not only meaning of the word but also spelling, pronunciation, etymology, synonyms, grammar and usage. They play a crucial role in improving vocabulary knowledge. As for dictionary consultation, it is of importance for learners of today’s language English. The problem is the fact that learners of English are deficient in dictionary consultation and that they are not aware of the richness in dictionaries. In addition, there is little study on reference needs and skills of dictionary users.This study investigates quantitatively the needs and habits, i.e. the dictionary behaviours and culture of Turkish students majoring in English language and literature in using English dictionaries. The findings and results show that students prefer monolingual and bilingual dictionaries to other types of dictionaries and that they generally benefit from the information contained in the appendices. However, most of the participants find dictionaries insufficient. In addition, according to the study findings, it can be claimed that age, gender and level of study are not effective factors on the students’ culture of dictionary use
References
- Ali, H. I. H. (2012). “Monolingual Dictionary Use in an EFL Context” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Science and Education, 5(7), 2-7.
- Al-Salami N. R. and H. A. A. Hattab (2008). “The Dictionary Use at the University of Kufa: A Case Study” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Adab Al-Kufa, 1(3), 29-71.
- Chan A. Y. W. (2011). “Bilingualised or monolingual dictionaries? Preferences and practices of advanced ESL learners in Hong Kong” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Language, Culture and Curriculum, 24 (1), 1-21.
- Hartmann R. R. K. (1999a). “Case Study: The Exeter University Survey of Dictionary Use”. Hartmann R. R. K. (Ed.). Dictionaries in Language Learning Recommendations, National Reports and Thematic Reports from the TNP sub-project 9: Dictionaries (pp. 36-53) [Adobe Reader Version].
- Hartmann R. R.K. (1999b). “What is Dictionary Research?” [Adobe Reader Version]. International Journal of Lexicography, 12 (2), 155-161.
- Hartmann R. R. K. (2000). “European Dictionary Culture: The Exeter Case Study of Dictionary Use among University Students, against the Wider Context of the Reports and Recommendations of the Thematic Network Project in the Area of Languages (1996-1999)”. Proocedings of Euralex, 385-391.
- Hulstijn J. H. and Atkins B. T. S. (1998). “Empirical Research on Dictionary Use in Foreign Language Learning: Survey and Discussion”. Retrieved October 20, 2014 from, http://dare.uva.nl/document/176766
- Lew, R. (2011). “Studies in Dictionary Use: Recent Developments” [Adobe Reader Version]. International Journal of Lexicography, 24 (1), 1-4.
- Ryu, J. (2006). “Dictionary Use by Korean EFL College Students” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Language & Information Society, 7, 83-114.
- Tono, Y. (1998). “Interacting with the users: Research Findings in EFL Dictionary User Studies”. Lexicography in Asia. Retrieved October 20, 2014 from, http:// www.tufs.ac.jp/ts/personal/tonolab/papers/tono1998c.pdf
- Wang, D. (2001). “Should they look it up? The role of dictionaries in language learning” [Adobe Reader Version]. React, 20 (1), 27-33.
- Welker, H. A. (2010). Dictionary Use: A General Survey of Empirical Studies [Adobe Reader Version]. Brasilia: Author’s Edition.
Abstract
Sözlük, dil öğreniminde vazgeçilmez bir araçtır. Öğrencilerin başvurabileceği başlıca
güvenilir kaynaktır. Sözlükler sadece kelime anlamı değil aynı zamanda yazım, telaffuz, kelime
kökeni, eşanlam, dilbilgisi ve kullanım hakkında da bilgi vermektedir. Kelime bilgisini geliştirmede
önemli bir rol oynamaktadırlar. Sözlük kullanımı günümüzün dili İngilizceyi öğrenenler
için büyük önem arz eder. Problem şudur ki; İngilizce öğrenenler sözlüğe danışmada yetersizdirler
ve sözlüklerde var olan zenginliğin farkında değildirler. Ayrıca, sözlük kullanıcılarının
kaynak ihtiyaçları ve becerileri üzerine az sayıda araştırma yapılmıştır.
Bu çalışma İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı bölümünde eğitim gören Türk öğrencilerin İngilizce
sözlük kullanımına yönelik ihtiyaç ve alışkanlıklarını, başka bir deyişle sözlük kültürlerini nicel
olarak araştırmaktadır. Bulgular ve sonuçlar öğrencilerin tek dilli ve iki dilli sözlükleri diğer
sözlüklere tercih ettiklerini ve genellikle eklerdeki bilgilerden yararlandıklarını göstermektedir.
Bununla birlikte, katılımcıların çoğu sözlükleri yetersiz bulmaktadır. Ayrıca, araştırma bulgularına
göre, yaş, cinsiyet ve sınıfın öğrencilerin sözlük kullanım kültüründe etkili faktörler olmadıkları
iddia edilebilir.
References
- Ali, H. I. H. (2012). “Monolingual Dictionary Use in an EFL Context” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Science and Education, 5(7), 2-7.
- Al-Salami N. R. and H. A. A. Hattab (2008). “The Dictionary Use at the University of Kufa: A Case Study” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Adab Al-Kufa, 1(3), 29-71.
- Chan A. Y. W. (2011). “Bilingualised or monolingual dictionaries? Preferences and practices of advanced ESL learners in Hong Kong” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Language, Culture and Curriculum, 24 (1), 1-21.
- Hartmann R. R. K. (1999a). “Case Study: The Exeter University Survey of Dictionary Use”. Hartmann R. R. K. (Ed.). Dictionaries in Language Learning Recommendations, National Reports and Thematic Reports from the TNP sub-project 9: Dictionaries (pp. 36-53) [Adobe Reader Version].
- Hartmann R. R.K. (1999b). “What is Dictionary Research?” [Adobe Reader Version]. International Journal of Lexicography, 12 (2), 155-161.
- Hartmann R. R. K. (2000). “European Dictionary Culture: The Exeter Case Study of Dictionary Use among University Students, against the Wider Context of the Reports and Recommendations of the Thematic Network Project in the Area of Languages (1996-1999)”. Proocedings of Euralex, 385-391.
- Hulstijn J. H. and Atkins B. T. S. (1998). “Empirical Research on Dictionary Use in Foreign Language Learning: Survey and Discussion”. Retrieved October 20, 2014 from, http://dare.uva.nl/document/176766
- Lew, R. (2011). “Studies in Dictionary Use: Recent Developments” [Adobe Reader Version]. International Journal of Lexicography, 24 (1), 1-4.
- Ryu, J. (2006). “Dictionary Use by Korean EFL College Students” [Adobe Reader Version]. Journal of Language & Information Society, 7, 83-114.
- Tono, Y. (1998). “Interacting with the users: Research Findings in EFL Dictionary User Studies”. Lexicography in Asia. Retrieved October 20, 2014 from, http:// www.tufs.ac.jp/ts/personal/tonolab/papers/tono1998c.pdf
- Wang, D. (2001). “Should they look it up? The role of dictionaries in language learning” [Adobe Reader Version]. React, 20 (1), 27-33.
- Welker, H. A. (2010). Dictionary Use: A General Survey of Empirical Studies [Adobe Reader Version]. Brasilia: Author’s Edition.
Details
| Primary Language | tr;en |
|---|---|
| Journal Section | Makaleler |
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| Publication Date | November 9, 2015 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2015 Volume: 19 Issue: 1 |
