Learner`s Motivation in the GCC to Study French as a Foreign Language: Cultural, Economic and Social Factors

Project: General ResearchGeneral Research 2015 Cycle 2

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Abstract Arabic

"يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة الدوافع التي تحفز الدارسين في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي على تعلم اللغة الفرنسية كلغة أجنبية على الرغم من إلمامهم باللغة الإنجليزية. يقوم البحث بفحص هذه الدوافع لتحديد نوعها ومعرفة إن كانت دوافع عرضية أم دوافع داخلية من ناحية ولمعرفة الدور الذي تلعبه الصورة الذهنية التي لدى الدارسين عن فرنسا وموقفهم من الفرنسيين في تحفيزهم وحثهم على اختيار دراسة اللغة الفرنسية.
يستهدف البحث عينة من الدارسين فوق ال18 عام تقوم بدراسة اللغة الفرنسية بشكل مستقل في المراكز الثقافية الفرنسية ومراكز اللغات المعتمدة في دول متعددة كالكويت، دولة الإمارات العربية، قطر، البحرين وعمان ويعتمد على دراسة العوامل الغير لغوية التي تحفز الطلاب على اختيار اللغة الفرنسية.
تعتمد الدراسة على استبيان مكون من 45 سؤال يوزع على طلاب تلك المراكز يتم تحليلها احصائيا للوصول إلى نتائج البحث."

Abstract English

"Motivation is one of the most important factors driving learning; it represents one of the most complex
variables used to explain individual differences in learning. Numerous studies have shown that motivation is
positively linked to success in learning and achievement. This is particularly true for language learning because of the time and effort invested in the process.
This research aims to investigate the factors affecting French learners’ motivation in the GCC. The study will
examine the role of the economic and social factors in stimulating learners’ motivation, it will also explore the
impact of the cultural context in these countries and the prevalent attitude toward France on the students’
choice of learning French.
The study will focus on learners in a non-compulsory setting. The participant will be adult learners enrolled
in French language and cultural institutes (e.g. French Institute, Alliance Francaise in Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE
and Qatar) or Continuing Education centers (e.g. Community Service and Continuing Education Center of
Kuwait University, Berlitz in Dubai, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar). A self-administered questionnaire is developed to investigate the factors influencing French language learners’ motivation in Kuwait and to assess the
non-linguistic aspects of the process.
This research would be helpful to understand the factors that influence students’ motivation to learn a foreign language. Such understanding would enable language instructors and teachers to enhance students’
learning capacity. Moreover, it would be beneficial for universities, language institutes and continuing education centers to have a better understanding of the motives and needs of students and tailor language
programs accordingly. This might reduce the number of students who do not complete their courses and
provide students with a productive, enjoyable experience."
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/01/1619/02/17

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