Investigating UTHM Undergraduates’ Motivational Level in Learning English as a Second Language

Authors

  • Zulida Abdul Kadir Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Rosmahalil Azrol Abdullah Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Asliaty Atim Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Berhannudin Mohd Salleh 1 Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Siti Hajar Bidin Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Affah Mohd Apandi 1 Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Integrative motivation, instrumental motivation, AMTB

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the UTHM undergraduates’ motivational level in learning English as a second language. Data were collected from the respondents using questionnaire, involving 136 respondents. A modified motivational survey of 28 items adapted from Gardner’s Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) was used. The results indicated that undergraduates’ motivational level are high (M=6.33, SD=0.84, M=6.06, SD=0.87). The findings of the present study might be useful to lecturers and teachers in helping them to plan the instructional approach in enhancing students’ motivation to learn English.

Author Biographies

Zulida Abdul Kadir, Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

zulida@uthm.edu.my

Rosmahalil Azrol Abdullah, Centre for Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

zulida@uthm.edu.my

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Published

2025-01-21
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Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1: September (2019)

Section

Articles
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