An Observational Study Of Classroom Discourse During Online Literature Circles

Abstract

This research aimed to describe the interactions of online literature circles with EFL university students. The participants in this research were the students from critical reading and literacy class in one of the Islamic universities in Yogyakarta. The data collected through the classroom observational method, which the transcription data obtained from the discussion of each group at the zoom meeting. This research used the instruments adapted from Daniel (2022) about the roles of literature circles and the interactions from Guiller, Durndell, and Ross (2007) to analyze the group discussion. The finding shows that the students were engaged in online literature circles. Each group performed interactive discussions. Furthermore, each group member played his or her role following the task description. Therefore, online literature circles are recommended to stimulate group discussion, and the presence of lecturers will provide motivation where the class will be more critical.