Beliefs about and intention to learn a foreign language in face-to-face and online settings. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alhamami, Munassir
• Is Part Of: Computer assisted language learning. Volume 31:Issue 1/2(2018)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 113
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Intention and language learning -- Ajzen's theory of planned behavior -- language learning beliefs -- face-to-face and online language learning; Language and languages -- Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 418.00285
• DOI: 10.1080/09588221.2017.1387154
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0958-8221

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This mixed-methods study investigates language learners' intention to attend a class and learn a foreign language in face-to-face and online settings using Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (TPB). The data were collected using interviews, questionnaires, and treatments with participants in two groups: a face-to-face language learning (FLL) group ( n = 690) and an online language learning (OLL) group ( n = 296). The results show that language learners' intentions are shaped by their attitudes toward the language-learning environment, the beliefs of people around them, and their beliefs about their abilities to perform in the language-learning environment. Understanding these three factors can help predict students' intentions to engage or not engage in learning a foreign language in online and face-to-face settings. Comparison of the results from both groups suggests that language learners prefer FLL classes to OLL classes. The use of the mixed-methods design helps to investigate language learners' beliefs. Employing Ajzen's TPB also confirms the need to employ different theoretical models when examining language learners' motivation to learn a language.