Status of the English Language Program Considering Saudi Vision 2030: From Students' Perspectives
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| Title: | Status of the English Language Program Considering Saudi Vision 2030: From Students' Perspectives |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Norah Banafi |
| Source: | Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education. 2025 10. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Attitudes, College Second Language Programs, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Females, State Universities, Language Proficiency, Job Skills, Cultural Awareness, Labor Market, Labor Needs, Employment Potential, Objectives |
| Geographic Terms: | Saudi Arabia |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s40862-024-00311-y |
| ISSN: | 2363-5169 |
| Abstract: | According to the Saudi Vision 2030, the country will continue focusing on the education system by enhancing the learning environment, curriculum, teaching methods, and digital education and preparing their residents for labor market needs. Therefore, this study focuses on revealing the status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030 from students' perspectives. An exploratory study was conducted with the population of final-year students (N = 160) of the undergraduate English language program (ELP) in two female campuses (80 from each campus) of a public university in Saudi Arabia. A self-structured online questionnaire was distributed among them to assess the students' perceptions of the status of ELP considering Saudi Vision 2030. Among 160 students, 132 responded to the questionnaire. 76.2% perceived that the courses supported them in improving their English language proficiency. More than 75% of students felt that the program aided them in developing their professional skills and ability to work in diverse cultures. Their faculty members also motivated them to build their knowledge and skills. 81.8% agreed that the ELP provided them with adequate knowledge and skills required by the labor market after graduation. Overall, 83.8% of ELP students were satisfied with the status of the ELP considering Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi universities should continue their strategies to improve ELP students' knowledge and skills, thereby boosting their ability to compete with the national and international labor market and achieve Vision 2030 objectives. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1461616 |
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