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The Students' Perceptions of Arabic and English as a Medium of Instruction in Jordan.
- Source :
- Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS); Jul2022, Vol. 12 Issue 7, p1441-1446, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This research paper investigates students' perceptions of whether English or the indigenous language (Arabic) should be used as a medium of instruction in English learning centers at the preintermediate level. This argument which is of both sides (Arabic or English should be used as a medium of instruction) has been investigated through students' responses. While there has been a great deal of research into students' perception of EMI in education, this study offers deeper explanations, from a psychological perspective, of why students prefer EMI despite the difficulty, which would negatively affect their attitudes toward English. In this study, the researcher employed a questionnaire survey to elicit some data from the participants studying in the EFL centers to present substantial evidence, represented by this study's findings, consulted, and supported by psychology-based explanations. Among the main findings is that although the participants of this study hold positive attitudes toward their native language (Arabic), they prefer to use English to Arabic as a medium of instruction. This study also found that awareness associated with business plays a key role in this preference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17992591
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157884396
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1207.26