Effective dictionary use and academic performance
Other Title(s)
العلاقة بين مهارات استخدام القاموس و الأداء الأكاديمي
Author
Source
University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2013), pp.1-34, 34 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2013-08-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
34
Main Subjects
Educational Sciences
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
The dictionary is an indispensable tool in both learning a foreign language and in translation.
It helps learners be autonomous and master the foreign language being learned.
The present study investigates English language and translation students’ habits and knowledge regarding dictionary use.
Ninety five translation students at Sohar University answered a questionnaire about dictionary use.
The data reveals that there is a direct relationship between effective dictionary use and good academic performance.
It also shows that most respondents are not effective dictionary users and they lack proper knowledge about the layout and the content of different parts of the dictionary.
Given the results of this research, it is imperative that teaching dictionary skills be integrated in most foundation level courses at university.
To achieve the sought results, teachers should be oriented and even trained on how to develop students’ dictionary skills.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Majali, Suad Raji. 2013. Effective dictionary use and academic performance. University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences،Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.1-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368189
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Majali, Suad Raji. Effective dictionary use and academic performance. University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 10, no. 2 (2013), pp.1-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368189
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Majali, Suad Raji. Effective dictionary use and academic performance. University of Sharjah Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences. 2013. Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.1-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368189
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendix : p. 31-34
Record ID
BIM-368189