Attitudes of Engineering Students towards English Courses at Jadara University in Jordan

English is a crucial language for students to communicate effectively in various aspects of their lives, including study, work, and social interactions. In developing countries, English serves as a second language to overcome language barriers and facilitate international communication. Engineering students need to develop verbal and written communication skills for their profession. English's global spread is influenced by historical, social, cultural, and economic factors. It is now the primary international language. English plays a significant role in the development of communication technological advances, and engineering students have increased exposure to technological English. However, current college methodologies do not adequately address students' communicative needs during their English degree in Jordan.Objective: This study explored the attitudes of engineering students at Jadara University in Jordan towards English courses.Methods: A survey was conducted to gather quantitative data, and statistical analysis, both descriptive and inferential, was employed to interpret the findings.Results: The results revealed a general positive attitude towards the importance of English proficiency, although various factors such as course content, teaching methods, and perceived relevance to the engineering field influenced student perceptions.Conclusions: Recommendations for curriculum improvement and teaching strategies are provided based on the study's findings.

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World Journal of English Language
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2024-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v15n2p240
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Second Language Learning and Teaching
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Attitudes of Engineering Students towards English Courses at Jadara University in Jordan

Luqman Rababah
World Journal of English Language
Second Language Learning and Teaching
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Attitudes of Engineering Students towards English Courses at Jadara University in Jordan

Luqman Rababah
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English is a crucial language for students to communicate effectively in various aspects of their lives, including study, work, and social interactions. In developing countries, English serves as a second language to overcome language barriers and facilitate international communication. Engineering students need to develop verbal and written communication skills for their profession. English's global spread is influenced by historical, social, cultural, and economic factors. It is now the primary international language. English plays a significant role in the development of communication technological advances, and engineering students have increased exposure to technological English. However, current college methodologies do not adequately address students' communicative needs during their English degree in Jordan.Objective: This study explored the attitudes of engineering students at Jadara University in Jordan towards English courses.Methods: A survey was conducted to gather quantitative data, and statistical analysis, both descriptive and inferential, was employed to interpret the findings.Results: The results revealed a general positive attitude towards the importance of English proficiency, although various factors such as course content, teaching methods, and perceived relevance to the engineering field influenced student perceptions.Conclusions: Recommendations for curriculum improvement and teaching strategies are provided based on the study's findings.

World Journal of English LanguageVol. 15(2)
Jadara University (JO)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Second Language Learning and Teaching
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