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This study investigated what factors motivate L1 Arab learners of English at the University of Hu... more This study investigated what factors motivate L1 Arab learners of English at the University of Huddersfield, whether Arab students‘ motivation changes during their university course, and, if there is any change, how it influences students‘ second language proficiency level. In particular, this study aimed to examine the relationship between students‘ level of motivation and their proficiency level in English. In order to investigate these factors, I adopted the mixed method represented by the quantitative and qualitative research techniques which have been applied sequentially at two points (1) at the start of their English language course (2) and at the end of the course. The data were collected from Arab students enrolled on the ESUS Course, English Skills for University Study, at the International Study Centre at University of Huddersfield (N=42). The findings showed that of the multiple factors which motivate L1 Arab students to learn English, the first among them are an interes...
Journal of Biological Sciences, 2005
This study investigated what factors motivate L1 Arab learners of English at the University of Hu... more This study investigated what factors motivate L1 Arab learners of English at the University of Huddersfield, whether Arab students‘ motivation changes during their university course, and, if there is any change, how it influences students‘ second language proficiency level. In particular, this study aimed to examine the relationship between students‘ level of motivation and their proficiency level in English. In order to investigate these factors, I adopted the mixed method represented by the quantitative and qualitative research techniques which have been applied sequentially at two points (1) at the start of their English language course (2) and at the end of the course. The data were collected from Arab students enrolled on the ESUS Course, English Skills for University Study, at the International Study Centre at University of Huddersfield (N=42). The findings showed that of the multiple factors which motivate L1 Arab students to learn English, the first among them are an interes...
Journal of Biological Sciences, 2005