Naslov
University Students´ Perceptions of Their English Language Needs

Autori
Butković, Matea ; Vidović, Ester

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
Socio-Humanistic Determinants of Education: Language, Art and Cultural Heritage

Urednik/ci
Gortan-Carlin, Ivana Paula

Izdavač
Fakultet za odgojne i obrazovne znanosti u Puli Sveučilišta u Rijeci

Grad
Pula

Godina
2018

Raspon stranica
5-39

ISBN
978-953-7320-73-7

Ključne riječi
General English, English for specific purposes, Needs analysis, Language Skills, Language proficiency
(Geberal English, English for specific purposes, Needs analysis, Language skills, Language proficiency)

Sažetak
The paper researches the students’ perception of their language proficiency against the backdrop of intended university study outcomes of their English language courses. Research was conducted on a sample of 216 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Teacher Education (58), Faculty of Engineering (79), and Faculty of Law (79) at the University of Rijeka. The aim of this research, which was carried out in the form of a “needs analysis” questionnaire, was to obtain an understanding of the students’ attitudes towards General English (GE) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and to find out whether the current availability of English courses in their study programs caters to their expectations and perceived professional needs. The results of self-assessments indicate that while the students of all study programs note that the English courses have contributed to their language proficiency and are an invaluable asset to their professional skills, they highlight the need for additional English courses, both GE and ESP, in senior years of study, which is currently not available to all. The obtained results are an important contribution to the discussion on the quality of English language courses currently available at the university level.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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