Analyzing University Student’s Reading Habits in Extensive Reading Class

Abstract

The background of this research is to find out students' reading habits; it is necessary to analyze reading habits in extensive classes reading. This study aims to determine students' reading habits in the extensive class reading at one of the private universities in Banjarmasin. This type of research uses qualitative research methods with case studies. The research instruments used interviews and documentation. The research subjects were students in the extensive class reading at one of the private universities in Banjarmasin. The results of this study show that almost every college student has a habit of reading. Based on the results of interviews with respondents in a day, they can read 1-3 times every day and, in one reading, can spend 30 minutes - 2 hours. While within one week to one month, they can produce reading material for 3 - 10 journals. In addition to journals, respondents also read other types of reading, such as novels and comics. And as for the media used for reading, most students are easier to read through electronic media such as mobile phones. And based on the study's results, it can be known that the factors that influence their reading habits are mood and lack of motivation.