A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF MULTIMODAL LITERACY'S IMPACT ON ENHANCING STUDENTS' LINGUISTIC ABILITIES

This study investigates the students' lived experiences with multimodal literacy and how it affects their linguistic development. Multimodal literacy, which incorporates several communication modes like visuals, videos, and audio, improves comprehension, retention, and language skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. During in-depth interviews, students reported increased motivation and engagement while interacting with multimodal content. They did, however, confront hurdles such as cognitive overload, technological limitations, and limited resources. A thematic analysis of student comments indicated six major themes: improved comprehension, motivation, skill development, cognitive load, adaptable learning preferences, and technological obstacles. The study underlines the need of balanced instructional design in optimizing multimodal learning, recommending that instructors incorporate accessible resources, technical training, and strategies for controlling cognitive load. The findings highlight the need for targeted support and curricular adjustments in order to effectively integrate multimodal literacy into language education. The study provides important insights into how multimodal information affects language competency and proposes practical treatments to improve student learning results.