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Perceptions of Jawzjan University Engineering Graduates towards using First Language in EFL Classes

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Centre for Modern Languages & Human Sciences University Malaysia Pahang, Gambang, Malaysia
  • 2Centre for Modern Languages & Human Sciences University Malaysia Pahang, Gambang, Malaysia
  • 3Centre for Modern Languages & Human Sciences University Malaysia Pahang, Gambang, Malaysia

Res. J. Recent Sci., Volume 5, Issue (9), Pages 62-68, September,2 (2016)

Abstract

This article highlights a part of the findings of the study on perception of engineering students at graduate level about the ELP (English Language Program) at Jawzjan University towards using first language in their classes. The findings discovered that participants of this program were supportive to the dominative use of L2 during the EFL classes and they were critical about the extensive usage of L1 in the same.

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