Using Expectancy Value Theory to understand motivation, persistence, and achievement in university‐level foreign language learning

Abstract This article reports on a two-step investigation of foreign language learning boredom amongst Chinese university non-English-major EFL students and English teachers. In Study 1, 22 students and 11 English teachers were interviewed and 659 students responded to an open questionnaire, recalling and describing their experiences and perceptions of boredom in learning English. The data allowed a multidimensional conceptualization of Foreign Language Learning Boredom (FLLB), empirically supporting the control-value theory in educational psychology. Based on the conceptualization of FLLB, in Study 2, the Foreign Language Learning Boredom Scale (FLLBS) was developed. Through surveying 808 students in a pilot and 2,223 in the main study, a 7-factor FLLBS with 32 items was validated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as further validity and reliability analyses. It is argued that FLLB is a crucial addition to the emerging field of foreign languagelearning emotion research.

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SUDANESE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING FACEBOOK FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL

Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS) ◽

10.24200/jonus.vol2iss1pp170-176 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 170

Author(s):

Amin Ali Al Mubarak

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Language Learning ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Vocabulary Learning ◽

Foreign Language Learning ◽

Vocabulary Knowledge ◽

University Level ◽

Second Year ◽

Academic Year

This paper aims to explore Sudanese students’ perception of using Facebook for vocabulary learning at university level. Numerous studies have undertaken exploration on the use of innovative methodologies for foreign language learning. However, the role of Facebook in such context is underexplored, culminating in this particular work. 100 first and second year students pursuing their Bachelor degree with major in English at University of AL Imam AL Mahdi of the academic year 2016-2017 were selected to take part in this study. Quantitative research method was utilized to yield perspective understanding of their involvement with the particular platform. The findings reveal that the students have positive perceptions regarding the use of Facebook for vocabulary learning. The students have also expressed the assistance of Facebook in learning new things through the useful information available on the site. This paper concludes that Facebook is a potential platform for improvement of university students’ vocabulary knowledge. Keywords: Facebook, language learning, social media, Sudan, vocabulary, tertiary educationCite as: Al Mubarak, A.A. (2017). Sudanese students’ perceptions of using Facebook for vocabulary learning at university level. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 2(1), 170-176

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Out-of-class English Practicing

Cihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.24086/cuejhss.v5n1y2021.pp7-15 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 7-15

Author(s):

Zhakaw H. Ahmed ◽

Wrya I. Ali

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Language Learning ◽

Language Learners ◽

Language Proficiency ◽

English Language ◽

Language Use ◽

Foreign Language Learning ◽

Activity Type ◽

Efl Students ◽

University Level

Research in Second/Foreign language learning indicates that using English outside of the classroom is an essential part of the language learning process. However, certain studies have been cared out on university-level EFL students indicate that students use English minimally when outside of the classroom. This study furthers the research on English use outside of the classroom to more fully understand out-of-d all types of language learners and the link between language proficiency and out-of-class English language use. For methodology, three private universities in Erbil are concerned. The tools that are used in this study is a questionnaire and also interview. Validity and reliabilities are regarded here. The aims are to investigate the use of of-out-of class activity type that promotes using English and even their attitudes toward the benefits of using English outside of class. Research explores some recommendations to English language departments in the three universities which are helpful for the students’ language proficiency, the research also provides some suggestions for further studies.

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