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  • 标题:Social Media in EFL Context: Attitudes of Saudi Learners
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  • 作者:S. M. Fazlul Haque ; Norah Mofareh Al Salem
  • 期刊名称:Journal of Language Teaching and Research
  • 印刷版ISSN:1798-4769
  • 出版年度:2019
  • 卷号:10
  • 期号:5
  • 页码:1029
  • DOI:10.17507/jltr.1005.16
  • 出版社:Academy Publisher
  • 摘要:This study investigates the impact of Social Media (SM) on students’ attitudes towards the process of learning EFL from the learners’ perspectives. The hypothesised model is developed through social learning theory proposed by Vygotsky (1978). The sample population of this research consists of 228 undergraduate students (153 females and 75 males) enrolled in the Department of English Language at Najran University in Saudi Arabia. The instruments used to gather data from the participants included a self-designed online electronic survey and semi-structured interviews. Results show that Najran University students believe that SM positively improves their understanding of English. Moreover, students agree that SM is a good platform to improve their proficiency in English. They also reported that SM changes their attitudes towards English positively. The findings also indicate that SM is a good platform for students as it provides opportunities for learners to study foreign languages. As SM tools grow and new generations get attached to them, additional studies on the adoption of these tools must be conducted to support students’ learning.
  • 关键词:social media; learners' attitudes; Saudi University students; EFL
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