The Attitudes of ESL Learners towards Native and Non-native Variety English Accent. A Study of Two Universities

Masterarbeit , 2023 , 90 Seiten , Note: A

Pädagogik - Schulpädagogik

This study is conducted to explore the attitudes of ESL learners towards the accent preference of English language. The present research talks about the concept of World Englishes and its variants. It also investigates the learners preference of three varieties of English language; American, British, and Pakistani English. This study employed the quantitative methodology in which the researcher adopts the cross-sectional survey design. The survey was conducted with 100 participants. The participants were chosen from the final year linguistics of the English department of the University of Sindh and Shaheed Benazir University of Nawab shah. For this study, the researcher adopted the two instruments to collect the data. The data were analysed through the SPSS by using descriptive statics analysis mode and it shows that learners are aware from the concept of World Englishes but they are tend towards standard English accent.

The research objectives are: To investigate the attitudes of ESL Students of the English department of the University of Sindh and the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Nawabshah towards native varieties of English accent. (British and American). To investigate the attitudes of ESL Learners of the English department of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Nawabshah towards a non-native variety of English accents. (Pakistani English). To investigate that to what extent ESL Learners of the English department of the University of Sindh and Shaheed Benazir are motivated to adopt Pakistani English accent.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Dedication
• Acknowledgement
• List of tables
• Abstract
• CHAPTER ONE
  • 1.1 Problem statement:
  • 1.2 Motivation of the study:
  • 1.3 Background of the study:
  • 1.4.1 Status of English Language...
  • 1.4.2 Pakistani English:……………………………….
  • 1.5 Research Objectives:
  • 1.6 Research Questions:
  • 1.7 Significance of Research:
  • 1.8 Summary of Chapter:
• CHAPTER TWO
  • 2.1 Attitude: .....
  • 2.1.2 Language Attitudes:
  • 2.1.3 Research on Language Attitude in Pakistan:
  • 2.2 Learner's concern towards Accent:
  • 2.2.1 Attitude of learners towards non-native varities of Englishes:
  • 2.2.2Three groups of English speakers: .
  • 2.2.4 Standard v/s Non-standard:...
  • 2.3 World Englishes:.............
  • 2.3.1 World Englishes In Global Context:..
  • 2.3.2 Attitude of learners towards world Englishes:
  • 2.3.3 World Englishes and Learner's Attitude Towards it:..
  • 2.3.4 Attitude towards Varieties of World Englishes:.......
  • 2.3.5 Research to Measure the Attitudes of Learners towards World Englishes:......
  • 2.4 English in Pakistan:.
  • 2.4.2 Pakistani English:..........\li>
  • 2.4.4 Attitudinal research on Pakistani English:
  • 2.6 Research Gap
  • 2.7 Theoretical Framework..
  • 2.8 Summary of the chapter:
• Chapter 3.
  • Research Methodology.
  • Introduction
  • 3.1 Quantitative Methodology..
  • 3.2 Research Design.........
  • 3.3 Population of the study..
  • 3.3.1 Target population
  • 3.3.2 Accessible Population
  • 3.3.3 Justification for selecting population......
  • 3.4 Sampling of Study
  • 3.5 Sample Size
  • 3.6 Instrumentation
  • 3.6.1 Research questionnaire.
  • 3.7 Pilot study
  • 3.7.1 Validation of The Instrument.
  • 3.7.2 Reliability of the instrument.
  • 3.8 Data collection procedure.......
  • 3.9 Data Analysis Procedure
  • 3.9.1 Univariate Analysis.
  • 3.9.2 Reason for not Choosing Test.
  • 3.10 Summary of this Chapter
• Chapter 4...
  • Data Analysis and Findings of the Study..
  • 4.1.1 Frequency
  • 4.1.2 Mean
  • 4.1.3 Standard Deviation
  • 4.2 Findings
  • 4.2 Gender Based Frequencies
  • 4.2 Descriptive Results......
  • 4.3 University-Based Frequencies......
  • 4.5 frequency of Second Statement.
  • 4.6 Frequency of Third Statement
  • 4.7 Frequency of fourth statement..
  • 4.8 Frequency of Fifth Statement.
  • 4.9 Frequency of sixth statement.
  • 4.10 Frequency of seventh statement.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to explore the attitudes of ESL learners in public sector universities in Sindh, Pakistan towards native and non-native varieties of English accents. The study aims to understand learners' perceptions and preferences for different accents and how these relate to their language learning experiences.

• Attitudes of ESL learners towards English accents
• The impact of native and non-native varieties of English on language learning
• The role of World Englishes in the Pakistani context
• The influence of gender and university on language attitudes
• The development and application of a research methodology to explore these issues

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 outlines the problem statement, motivation, and background of the study, highlighting the status of English language in Pakistan and the emergence of Pakistani English. It outlines the research objectives, questions, significance, and provides a summary of the chapter. Chapter 2 delves into the concept of attitude, focusing on language attitudes and research in Pakistan. It examines learner's concern towards accents, exploring attitudes towards non-native varieties of English, World Englishes, and English in Pakistan. The chapter then analyzes the research gap and theoretical framework before summarizing its key points.

Chapter 3 presents the research methodology, detailing the quantitative approach, research design, population and sampling methods, and the instrumentation used. The chapter also explores the pilot study, data collection procedure, and data analysis procedure before summarizing the key elements.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms explored in this research include language attitudes, English accents, World Englishes, Pakistani English, ESL learners, research methodology, quantitative research, survey methodology, and data analysis.

• Veranstaltung: Mphil
• Note: A
• Autor: Isra Shaikh (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
• Seiten: 90
• Katalognummer: V1414327
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346980427
• ISBN (Buch): 9783346980434
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Accent, World Englishes, Attitudinal Studt, Standard English, ESL Learners, Native Varieties, Non-native varieties, Pakistani English