LANGUAGE ATTITUDE AND ITS EFFECT ON SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IJEBU-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

LANGUAGE ATTITUDE AND ITS EFFECT ON SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IJEBU-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

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LANGUAGE ATTITUDE AND ITS EFFECT ON SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IJEBU-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA



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ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine language attitude and its effects on selected secondary school students in Ijebu-north local government. Descriptive survey research was adopted for the study using a sample size of two hundred (200) students drawn from four (4) selected secondary schools in Ijebu-north local government area of Ogun state. Data obtained from administered questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that that students have a positive attitude towards studying English language and also use English as means of communication with other. Results showed that there was no significant difference in male and female students’ language attitude. Conclusively, the language attitude of students have significant impact on their academic performance in English and other subjects. Among other recommendations is that teachers should create more encouraging atmosphere in the English classes to continue to promote the students’ positive attitudes towards English.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Limitation of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Concept of Attitude
2.1.2 Importance of Attitude
2.1.3 Language Attitude
2.1.4 Aspects of Language Attitude
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.3 Empirical Review
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology
3.0 Introduction
3.1 The Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sampling and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Reliability of the Instrument
3.6 The Pilot Study
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection
3.8 Procedure for Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Analysis and Interpretation of Results
4.1 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.1.1 Gender distribution of Respondents
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions
4.2.1 What Kind of Attitude do Students have towards the English Language?
4.2.2 Research Question 2: Do Students frequently use English as a medium of
communication?
4.2.3 Research Question Three: Is there significant different in students’ language
attitude due to gender?
4.2.4 Research Question 4: Do students language attitude have a significant impact on
their academic performance in English Language?
CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Discussion of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
APPENDIX: questionnaire

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