FACTORS AFFECTING MOTIVATION OF ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS TOWARDS LEARNING ENGLISH AT A UNIVERSITY IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Thi Bao Dung Dang Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Van Lanh Le Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Tuong Vy Ha Tuong Vi Ha has just completed her BA program of English language of Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. Her desire is to become a teacher of English. She is now preparing for her MA program to make her dream come true.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v6i6.3952

Keywords:

motivation of English-majored students, foreign language learning, learning English

Abstract

It could be broadly accepted that motivation plays its fundamental role as one of the most important elements in foreign language learning. The present research investigated factors affecting motivation in learning English of freshmen at Tay Do University. The participants were 84 freshmen studying in Faculty of Linguistics and Literature. In the study process, these participants were given questionnaires which consisted of several statements related to the mentioned factors and the interview to get information. The collected data from the two instruments mentioned above were all analyzed afterward. The current study showed that there were elements that motivate freshmen towards English learning. Parental, environmental, teacher’s and intrinsic (personal) factors were examined. It is hoped that this research can be helpful for not only students but also teachers in learning and teaching English.

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Author Biographies

  • Thi Bao Dung Dang, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Thi Bao Dung Dang is currently a lecturer at Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. She received her MA from Vitoria University, Australia. She has just completed her PhD program on comparative linguistics of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNUHCM-USSH). Her research interests include linguistic features of Vietnamese and English political discourse. She has been teaching English for 20 years. She specializes in Cultures of English speaking countries, English for purposes and language skills.
  • Van Lanh Le, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Van Lanh Le is currently a lecturer at Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. He received his MBA from Tay Do University and M.A from Can Tho University. He has been teaching English for 20 years. He specializes in Cultures of English speaking countries, English for purposes and language skills. At present, he is conducting some research on topics related to test-preparation teaching and collocations.

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2021-09-27

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