Learners' attitudes to multiple language learning in primary school

master's thesis

• Title (croatian): Stavovi učenika o učenju više jezika u osnovnoj školi
• Author: Andrea Rabar
• Mentor: Stela Letica Krevelj (mentor)
• Committee member: Renata Geld (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Jasenka Čengić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; (Department of English language and literature); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-28, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; Philology; Anglistics

Abstract

This diploma paper investigates learners' attitudes towards multiple language learning in Croatian and Italian-medium primary schools in Istria. The objective is to examine whether these attitudes vary depending on the language of instruction, and how they influence the language learning experience. The theoretical framework of the study encompasses attitude and motivation, in addition to the significance of multilingualism in education and the bilingual environment of Istria. The study's aims, participants, and procedures are detailed in the second part, followed by a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the results. The findings indicate that attitudes towards language learning diverge depending on the language of instruction. It suggests the potential impact of factors such as environment and intrinsic motivation on the development of positive or negative attitudes towards language learning. Based on the outcomes of the questionnaire, the paper proposes implications for language teaching strategies and educational policies.

Abstract (croatian)

Ovaj diplomski rad bavi se analizom stavova učenika o učenju više jezika u osnovnim školama na području Istre, županije koja je poznata po svojoj dvojezičnosti. Cilj rada bio je istražiti mijenjaju li se stavovi učenika s obzirom na jezik koji se koristi kod poučavanja, što znatno utječe na općenito iskustvo učenja jezika. Rad se sastoji od teorijskog dijela koji se bavi pojmovima stavova i motivacije u učenju, te ulogom koju višejezičnost ima u obrazovanju i dvojezičnoj istarskoj zajednici. Drugi se dio rada bavi opisom cilja, sudionika i postupaka istraživanja te rezultatima i raspravom. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na promjenu stavova o učenju jezika s obzirom na jezik poučavanja, što podrazumijeva utjecaj čimbenika kao što su okolina i intrinzična motivacija. Naposljetku, u zaključku rada nudi se pregled glavnih rezultata, ograničenja i odrednica za buduća istraživanja te implikacije za obrazovne politike i poučavanje jezika.

• Keywords: learners’ attitudes; bilingual community; motivation; multiple language learning; multilingualism
• Keywords (croatian): stavovi učenika; dvojezična zajednica; motivacija; učenje više jezika; višejezičnost
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:480218
• Study programme: Title: English Language and Literature (double major); specializations in: Linguistics, Literature and Culture, Translation, TEFL; Course: TEFL; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra edukacije engleskog jezika i književnosti (magistar/magistra edukacije engleskog jezika i književnosti)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-10-19 08:55:15