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.