The effect of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) on the reading motivation of ELT students

Over the last decades, increasingly widespread use of the Internet and technology has affected every aspect of life. For this reason, the importance of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) has reached an undeniable level in the domain of instruction. This study aimed to investigate the effect of CALL on the reading motivation of English language teaching students. To this end, 29 freshmen in the English language teaching department of a state university in Turkey took reading lessons through online education. The study adopted a mixed-method quasi-experimental research design. In this study, quantitative data were collected by means of questionnaires (pre and post) with closed-ended questions consisting of three sections: the effect of CALL, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation. The quantitative data were analyzed through SPSS 22.0. The qualitative data were collected via focused group interviews and weekly journal reflections. Content analysis was conducted to evaluate and interpret the qualitative data. The results of this study were significant in terms of the effects of CALL and all sections of motivation except for the extrinsic motivation. Key Words: Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Reading Skills, English Language Teaching, Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation.