This research was aimed to 1) investigate the attitudes of learners towards literature, and 2) discover the impact of literature and literary texts on cultural awareness and language skills in Thai EFL undergraduate students. A blend of qualitative and quantitative research configuration was embraced. An abstract content was coordinated into an EFL class with 100 English major students at Buriram Rajabhat University. It is one of universities in the Northeast of Thailand. The samples were chosen by a simple random sampling method. Semi-structured interviews were done with the illustrations by the analyst. The discoveries of the research showed consistency between the participant Thai EFL students' points of view. They all pointed out the advantages of utilizing literature and literary texts as integrating students' cultural awareness and language skills.
This study aimed to investigate the average level of intercultural sensitivity and communication apprehension of EFL teaching assistants learners. In addition to propose the correlation between intercultural sensitivity and communication apprehension. In this study, the researchers selected and applied the mixed-method research paradigm. According to the findings of the research, intercultural sensitivity and communication apprehension have some positive effects on the performance of EFL teaching assistants (TA). The correlation and recognition can be measurably important in the intercultural sensitivity and communication apprehension for social contrasts in the temporary workplace with a high level. Proposing collaboration and adaptability in intercultural sensitivity and communication apprehension with EFL teaching assistants (TA) in order to modify negative respect, enjoyment, and open-mindedness caused by cultural differences. This furthermore encompasses the ability to deal with the tension and anxiety that comes with situations characterized by cultural variances.
The first goal of this quantitative and qualitative study was 1) to look at students' perceptions of reading novels in EFL classes, 2) to learn what teachers think about the benefits of teaching novels in language classes, 3) to determine whether reading novels may inspire students, broaden their cultural awareness, and increase their language proficiency, and 4) to pinpoint potential difficulties that students might encounter while studying novels. The samples included 24 English professors who are currently teaching novels at chosen universities in Myanmar, together with 71 third- to fourth-year English specialized students. They were chosen using the purposive sampling technique. The data were gathered via a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with a few teachers. Percentage, mean, and standard deviation statistics were used to assess the quantitative data. The results indicated that students' opinions toward reading novels in EFL lessons were favorable. The teachers' conversation showed several difficulties and benefits of using novels. The results have instructional value for EFL instruction since they show how well-received a novel was in an EFL class, the benefits it offered, and the difficulties it presented with reading.
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