Version 1
: Received: 18 July 2023 / Approved: 18 July 2023 / Online: 19 July 2023 (08:35:36 CEST)
How to cite:
Jabali, O.; Hamamra, B.; Saadeh, H.; Ayyoub, A. First-Year Palestinian English Majors’ Attitudes and Expectations towards EFL Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study. Preprints2023, 2023071270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1270.v1
Jabali, O.; Hamamra, B.; Saadeh, H.; Ayyoub, A. First-Year Palestinian English Majors’ Attitudes and Expectations towards EFL Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study. Preprints 2023, 2023071270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1270.v1
Jabali, O.; Hamamra, B.; Saadeh, H.; Ayyoub, A. First-Year Palestinian English Majors’ Attitudes and Expectations towards EFL Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study. Preprints2023, 2023071270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1270.v1
APA Style
Jabali, O., Hamamra, B., Saadeh, H., & Ayyoub, A. (2023). First-Year Palestinian English Majors’ Attitudes and Expectations towards EFL Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1270.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Jabali, O., Heba Saadeh and Ahmad Ayyoub. 2023 "First-Year Palestinian English Majors’ Attitudes and Expectations towards EFL Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1270.v1
Abstract
The increasing enrollments in the English Departments at Palestinian universities highlight the need to understand the attitudes and expectations of students, as these factors can significantly impact their motivation and proficiency in learning English as a foreign language (EFL). This study aimed to explore the attitudes and expectations of Palestinian first-year English majors in relation to EFL learning. A total of 244 students participated in the study, completing a questionnaire and participating in interviews to provide a comprehensive understanding of their perspectives. The results revealed a high level of enthusiasm among the students towards EFL, as evidenced by their strong attitudes and exceptionally high expectations. Moreover, the study identified specific student characteristics, including gender and the required hours dedicated to English learning, as well as the experience of studying abroad, which served as predictive factors for their attitudes and expectations. The findings emphasize the importance of regularly assessing the attitudes and expectations of learners in English departments to effectively cater to their needs and attract more students. By understanding the motivating factors and aligning instructional strategies accordingly, English departments can create a more engaging and tailored learning environment for students pursuing English as a foreign language.
Keywords
attitudes; EFL; expectations; first-year English Majors
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
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