Examining Acculturation Model in an EFL Context: Learners’ Attitudes towards Target Language Accent vs. L1 Accent

Sa’d, Seyyed Hatam Tamimi; Modirkhameneh, Sima

doi:10.17576/gema-2015-1501-02

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“…Another possible solution is to ask them to read research papers in academic journals and databases (e.g., Google Scholar or Academia.edu) and note some research questions they can generate from the articles. At some points, if they still find it difficult to find research ideas, we usually guide them to read specific articles that discuss topics in English Language teaching and education, such as motivation (e.g., Al-Tamimi & Shuib, 2009), learning attribution (e.g., Farid & Akhter, 2017), class peer observations (e.g., Nguyen & Ngo, 2018;Vo & Nguyen, 2010), or critical friendships (Farrell, 2001).…”

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“…We believe that the students need to read more published articles to study and borrow some words or phrases presented in those articles. We sometimes provide one or two articles (e.g., Al-Tamimi and Shuib, 2009) for the students and ask them to see vocabulary and phrases that the authors write, for instance, to introduce previous studies or explain the methods of their research.…”

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Narratives of Two Indonesian Lecturers about Challenges of Writing an Undergraduate EFL Thesis

Mali¹

2023

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The literature has overwhelmingly explained challenges in writing the undergraduate thesis from students’ perspectives. Yet, there is a scarcity of research that presents the perspectives of thesis supervisors about the challenges experienced by their EFL students and, at the same time, on possible solutions to solve them. This qualitative study presented two English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers’ narratives on challenges EFL students experienced when writing their undergraduate thesis and on solutions to deal with those challenges. The research data was collected through a reflective essay written by the lecturers, who then met in an online synchronous meeting to discuss what they wrote in the essay. While the data analysis communicated various things, the students’ challenges in writing their undergraduate thesis were commonly about finding a research topic, writing the literature review, and using various academic vocabulary. In light of the results, possible solutions to solve the challenges, practical recommendations for EFL thesis writing and teaching activities, and guiding questions for further research were presented. This study should benefit EFL thesis supervisors to reflect on their own experiences, find areas for improvement and enhance their thesis supervisory practices. This study also hopes to benefit EFL students who wish to learn practical strategies to progress with their undergraduate thesis.

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Narratives of Two Indonesian Lecturers about Challenges of Writing an Undergraduate EFL Thesis

Mali¹

2023

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“…Results indicated that the participants showed highly positive attitudes towards the target language and its users. Similarly, Al -Tamimi, et al (2009) found that instrumental motivation is behind the learners' positive attitudes towards learning the target language and its use in the social context. Several studies, on the other hand, indicated that most of the participants had a negative attitude towards the target language.…”

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Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning English in Rural University Branches in KSA: A Case Study of Al-Kamil's Branch

Laouini¹,

Arts²

2022

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The present study was conducted to assess and investigate the attitudes of the Preparatory Year students towards leaning English at rural branch of the University of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The author endeavours to examine and measure the University students’ opinions and perceptions regarding the importance of Learning English. He also attempts to explore the areas of difficulties in foreign language Learning within the rural context of AlKamil College of Sciences and Arts (Makkah, Saudi Arabia). 75 randomly selected students (40 male and 35 female) participated in this study project. In this study, the researcher opted for a mixed research method. For quantitative data collection a five-point Likert scale questionnaire was adapted from Gardner’s ‘Attitude Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) along with a silent interview for a qualitative data collection in order to assess the participants’ attitudes and perceptions regarding learning English. Overall, the results reveal that students in rural university branches in Saudi Arabia hold positive attitudes towards learning English and they are constantly attempting to improve their language proficiency. This study also explores the different obstacles impeding the students’ sought progress in language learning along with the possible solutions that may enable them to use and practise English in a more spontaneous way.

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“…English acquisition can guarantee the availability of opportunities for employment, traveling, higher education, and even a better life (Crystal,1997).The students see English as an important tool for obtaining well-paid jobs (Bradford, 2007). Al-Tamimi and Shuib (2009) stated that because of poor performance in English, most university graduates have been rejected by the companies they apply for work. It is indisputable that the impact of globalization and economic development has made English the language of opportunity and a vigorous means of refining an individual's prospects for well-paid employment.…”

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Non-English Majors Students’ Motivational Orientation and Problems They Perceived in Learning Oral English Skills

Dunifa¹

2023

INT J INSTRUCTION

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This study investigated the motivation and motivational orientations along with the most prominent problems the students of non-English majors (SNEM) encounter in learning oral English skills (OES). To this end, a mixed method design was applied in this study by using a questionnaire to elicit quantitative data and a stimulated recall to generate qualitative data. The questionnaire was administered to 942 students, among whom 128 participated in a stimulated recall. This study took place at Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin, Indonesia, during the academic year 2020/2021. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively using the Microsoft Excel Program, and the participants' responses to stimulated recall were qualitatively analyzed by hand as prescribed by some experts. The findings revealed that SNEM are interested in learning OES, and their motivational orientation is employment. The students believe that OES: (1) will help them to get a good job; ( 2) is important for their future job; and ( 3) is beneficial for their future career. The three most significant issues that the SNEM face while learning OES are (1) insufficient class time, (2) a lack of opportunities to use English, and (3) a large class size. The findings are discussed, and some implications are provided.

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Examining Acculturation Model in an EFL Context: Learners’ Attitudes towards Target Language Accent vs. L1 Accent

Cited by 19 publications

References 23 publications

Narratives of Two Indonesian Lecturers about Challenges of Writing an Undergraduate EFL Thesis

Narratives of Two Indonesian Lecturers about Challenges of Writing an Undergraduate EFL Thesis

Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning English in Rural University Branches in KSA: A Case Study of Al-Kamil's Branch

Non-English Majors Students’ Motivational Orientation and Problems They Perceived in Learning Oral English Skills

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