Sciences faculty students' perceptions of the role of English Language course in meeting workplace language needs
Other Title(s)
تصورات طلبة كلية العلوم لدور مساق اللغة الإنجليزية في تحقيق حاجات سوق العمل اللغوية
Author
al-Jamal, Dina Abd al-Hamid Salih
Source
Dirasat : Educational Sciences
Issue
Vol. 46, Issue 1 (sup 2) (31 Mar. 2019), pp.794-806, 13 p.
Publisher
University of Jordan Deanship of Academic Research (DAR)
Publication Date
2019-03-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The present study aimed at investigating the reasons behind faculty of science undergraduates' English language learning along with identifying their most needed language skills.
Further, it sought to shed light on undergraduates' evaluation of the course merits for future job together with ascertaining their self confidence in job interviews.
In order to achieve its objectives, descriptive research design was used in the present study; questionnaires and interviews which were developed by the researcher and then were checked for reliability and validity measures.
The sample of the study consisted of 294 (150 male; 144 female) faculty of science undergraduates who responded to the survey questionnaire.
Upon filling in the questionnaire, 30 students were interviewed.
The findings of the study indicated undergraduates' keenness to learn English for the reason that it will help them in their future career.
The results of the study also showed that listening was the most important language skill for science students as it helps them in their course of study.
Furthermore, the study reported that English language course stressed reading and grammar skills rather than communication language skills that are crucial in developing students' self-confidence for workplace.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Jamal, Dina Abd al-Hamid Salih. 2019. Sciences faculty students' perceptions of the role of English Language course in meeting workplace language needs. Dirasat : Educational Sciences،Vol. 46, no. 1 (sup 2), pp.794-806.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1163572
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Jamal, Dina Abd al-Hamid Salih. Sciences faculty students' perceptions of the role of English Language course in meeting workplace language needs. Dirasat : Educational Sciences Vol. 46, no. 1 (Second supplement) (2019), pp.794-806.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1163572
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Jamal, Dina Abd al-Hamid Salih. Sciences faculty students' perceptions of the role of English Language course in meeting workplace language needs. Dirasat : Educational Sciences. 2019. Vol. 46, no. 1 (sup 2), pp.794-806.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1163572
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1163572