Learners’ Motivations and Attitudes towards English Language: The Case of Communication Students
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate which motivation plays a major role and what attitude these Communication students have towards English language. Moreover, the specific needs of these students towards enhancing their communication skills are also identified. The data are collected through questionnaire and interview. Results show that from the two types of motivation, instrumental reasons are considered as the primary source of the Communication students’ motivation towards learning English language. Also, this study looks into the difference of means to determine whether the difference is significant. Thus T-test results reveal (Positive= 4.3621, Negative = 2.5603) which emphasize a highly significant result. Hence, this explains that students have positive attitudes towards English language. In addition, the students’ response in saying yes highlights their willingness to attend English language training courses. Because of their enthusiasm to be trained in their chosen fields, students have suggested this: initiating seminars, workshops, and forums which could enrich their communication skills. The findings of this study should be taken into consideration by all teachers handling language courses and most importantly those teaching major courses in Communication. They should plan out what specific strategies that would help build Communication students’ instrumental motivation and positive attitude towards learning English language. Lastly is the schools and universities’ initiative to craft intensive training/workshops to fully prepare students in the real workforce. Keywords: Motivations, Attitudes, English language, Communication students.
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Mary Ann P. Malimas
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