A Comparative Study About WTC Related To Different Majors In The Chinese EFL Context
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 6
Abstract
The major goal of English language learning is to enable the learners to use English effectively and accurately in communication. There is a growing number of Chinese EFL learners who struggle to speak English due to limited opportunities to develop oral English skills in class and out of class situations. A little comparative research has been done in the field of Willingness to Communicate (WTC). The current study compared two different groups of the students to find out how they are different in WTC. Two groups of students at Nanjing Tech University participated in this study. The major purpose of the current study was to explore the relationship between in-class and out-of-class WTC. Data was collected through questionnaires and classroom observation. WTC questionnaire consisted of 18 items. Cronbach’s reliability tests were performed at the beginning of data analysis which showed the reliability of the questionnaire. Pearson correlation tests showed that for the English major group the correlation between WTC in class and out of class was very strong, (on the pretest (r = 0.932, p < 0.001); on the posttest (r = 0.976, p < 0.001)). For the non-English major group, there was moderate correlation between WTC in class and out of class, (on the pretest (r = -0.491, p < 0.05); on the posttest (r = -0.212, p < 0.005)). It was reported that Chinese EFL learners are not provided the proper environment for participation especially out of class. They are greatly influenced by their culture and different areas of interest and motivation. On the basis of obtained regularities, to generalize the current findings and to get the higher reliability of test data, it is suggested that sample size should be increased. Additionally, teachers should encourage the students to practice more by creating opportunities to actively participate in out of class English speaking activities.
Authors and Affiliations
Shaista Rashid, Gui Bao, Mohsan Jelani
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