Language Needs Analysis of Iranian Undergraduate Students of Computer Engineering: A Study of Reading Skill
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| Title: | Language Needs Analysis of Iranian Undergraduate Students of Computer Engineering: A Study of Reading Skill |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fard-Kashani, Alireza, Jahromi, Abdol Hossein Zahedi, Javadi, Ali, Fallahi, Ali Mohammad |
| Source: | Advances in Language and Literary Studies. Oct 2015 6(5):167-182. |
| Availability: | Australian International Academic Centre PTY, LTD. 11 Souter Crescent, Footscray VIC, Australia 3011. Tel: +61-3-9028-6880; e-mail: editor.alls@aiac.org.au; Web site: http://journals.aiac.org.au/index.php/alls/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Computer Science Education, Engineering, Computer Software, Reading Skills, Teacher Attitudes, College Faculty, Student Attitudes, Questionnaires, Participant Observation, Statistical Analysis, English for Academic Purposes, English (Second Language), Language Proficiency |
| Geographic Terms: | Iran |
| ISSN: | 2203-4714 |
| Abstract: | The current study aimed at diagnosing the language needs of Iranian undergraduate students of computer engineering in order to find out whether there is any significant difference in perceptions between the students and their ESAP (English for Specific Academic Purpose) teachers, concerning their Reading skill needs. To conduct the intended research study, both qualitative and quantitative approaches were taken. The quantitative approach included the use of self-assessment, and two questionnaires, and the qualitative approach included participant observation. The questionnaires were adapted from Atai and Shoja (2009), and were distributed among 500 undergraduate students of computer engineering and 30 ESAP teachers who were chosen randomly through cluster sampling method from thirteen universities. Mann-Whitney U-test results showed that there was a significant difference between perceptions of the students and their teachers about their Reading skill needs and "Reading" was mentioned as one of the most difficult skills for the students. Moreover, it was found that the majority of students suffered from low level of General English Language Proficiency, and also "low motivation" and the "character" of teachers were found to be important factors affecting students' learning. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 32 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1127461 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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