IDENTIFYING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROBLEMS OF NOVICE ENGINEERING STUDENTS

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).21      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).21      Published : Mar 1
Authored by : Inayatullah Kakepoto , Muhammad Saeed Akhter , Quratulain Talpur

21 Pages : 212 - 222

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  • Afzal, N. (2019). A Study on Vocabulary-Learning Problems Encountered by BA English Majors at the University Level of Education. Arab World English Journal, 10 (3) , 81-98.
  • Akbari, O., & Sahibzada, J. (2020). Students’ Self- Confidence and Its Impacts on Their Learning Process. American International Journal of Social Science Research, 5(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.46281/aijssr.v5i1.462
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  • Alfaki, M. I. (2015). University students’ English writing problems: Diagnosis and remedy. International Journal of English Language Teaching, 3 (3), 40-52
  • Alfaqiri, M. (2018). English Second Language Writing Difficulties and Challenges among Saudi Arabian Language Learners. Journal for the Study of English Linguistics, 6 (1), 24-36.
  • Alghazo, K. M. & Mohamed K. A. (2020). Grammatical errors found in English Writing: A Study from Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. International Education Studies, 3 (9), 1-9.
  • Altamimi, D., & Rashid, R. A. (2019). Spelling Problems and Causes among Saudi English Language Undergraduates. Arab World English Journal, 10 (3), 178- 191.
  • Ariyanti, A., & Fitriana, R. (2017). EFL students’ difficulties and needs in essay writing. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research. International Conference on Teacher Training and Education 2017 (ICTTE 2017), Surakarta, Indonesia.
  • Arnett, R. C. (2007). Interpretive inquiry as qualitative communication research. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 8 (1), 29-35.
  • zmi, F. M., Khan, H. N., Azmi, A. M., Yaswi, A., & Jakovljevic, M. (2022). Prevalence of COVID-19 Pandemic, Self-Esteem and Its Effect on Depression Among University Students in Saudi Arabia. Frontiers in public health, 10, 836688. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.836688
  • Blanco, Q. A., Carlota, M. L., Nasibog, A. J., Rodriguez, B., Saldaña, X. V., Vasquez, E. C., & Gagani, F. (2020). Probing on the Relationship between Students’ Self- Confidence and Self-Efficacy while engaging in Online Learning amidst COVID-19. Journal La Edusci, 1(4), 16–25. https://doi.org/10.37899/journallaedusci.v1i4. 220
  • Ceylan, N. O. (2019). Student perceptions of difficulties in second language writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 15(1), 151-157.
  • Chen, S., Nassaji, H., & Liu, Q. (2016). EFL learners’ perceptions and preferences of written corrective feedback: A case study of university students from Mainland China. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 1(1), 5.
  • Craig, W. O. (2002). Preparing the Engineering Technology Graduate for the Global Marketplace. The Technology Interface Journal, 10 (3).
  • Dansieh, S. A., Owusu, E., & Seidu, G. A. (2021). Glossophobia: The Fear of Public Speaking in ESL Students in Ghana. Language Teaching, 1 (1), 22-35.
  • Dara, D. (2019). Investigating English Reading Comprehension Problems of Cambodian High School Students. American International Journal of Social Science, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.30845/aijss.v8n3p8
  • Effendi, M. S., Rokhyati, U., Rachman, U. A., Rakhmawati, A. D., & Pertiwi, D. (2017). A Study on Grammar Teaching at an English Education Department in an EFL Context. International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature, 5(2), 42-46.
  • Ghabool, N., Edwina, M., & Kashef, H. S. (2012). Investigating Malaysian ESL students’ writingproblems on conventions, punctuation, and language use at secondary level. Journal of Studies in Education, 2 (3), 131-143.
  • Grieve, R., Woodley, J., Hunt, S. E., & McKay, A. (2021). Student fears of oral presentations and public speaking in higher education: a qualitative survey. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 45(9), 1281–1293. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877x.2021.19485 09
  • Hartney, R. (2011). Investigating reading difficulties in English second language of Grade 3 learners in one primary school in the Khomas education region of Namibia. (Unpublished Master Thesis). The University of Namibia.
  • Hasan, J., & Marzuki, M. (2017). An analysis of student’s ability in writing at Riau University Pekanbaru-Indonesia. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 7(5), 380-388.
  • Herri, S. (2021). An analysis about students’ troubles in acquisition English vocabulary. Journey 4, (2), 46-50.
  • Ibtisam, J. H., & Bader, S. D. (2021). Factors and challenges in English reading comprehension among young Arab EFL learners. Academic Research International, 12(1), 18-30.
  • Iqbal, M., Mehwish N., Fakharh M., Bahram K. (2015). Factors Responsible for Poor English Reading Comprehension at Secondary Level. Communication and Linguistics Studies, 1(1), 1-6.
  • Javadi-Safa, A. (2018). A brief overview of key issues in second language writing teaching and research. International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 6 (2), 12.
  • Joe, Y., & Lee, H. (2013). Does English-Medium instruction benefit students in EFL contexts? A case of medical students in Korea. Asia- Pacific Education Research Journal, 22(2), 201-207.
  • Joshi, D. H. (2013), Importance of English Language for the Student of Engineering. VSRD International Journal of Technical & Non-technical Research, 4 (3).
  • Kagwesage, A. M. (2012). English for Academic Purposes: Practices in higher education in Rwanda. Lambert Academic Publishing.
  • Kakepoto, I., Habil, H., Abidah, N., & Omar, M. (2012). Global influences on modern industry and oral presentation barriers of engineering students of Pakistan. Journal of Education and Practice, 3 (13), 8-16.
  • Kakepoto, I., Habil, H., Abidah, N., & Said, H. (2012). Professional presentations: factors that influence oral presentations of engineers in engineering workplace of Pakistan. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 3 (13), 128-134.
  • Kakepoto, I., Laghari, A., & Buriro, S. (2022). Engineering Communication Skills for Novice Engineers: A Pilot Project. Global Educational Studies Review, 7 (1), 12-19.
  • Kakepoto, I., Laghari, A., & Laghari, T. (2022). Communication Barriers among undergraduate engineering students: Assignment Project. University Of Chitral Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 6 (1), 89- 102.
  • Kakepoto, I., Laghari, A., & Laghari, T. (2022). Communication Skills across Engineering Curriculum: A Case Study. Global Language Review, VII(I), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).03
  • Kakepoto, I., Said, H., Habil, H., & Umrani, A. I. (2013). Analyzing oral communication apprehension prevailing among engineers in engineering workplace of Pakistan. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 4 (3), 255-261.
  • Kakepoto, I., Said, H., Habil, H., & Umrani, A. I. (2013). Analyzing communication apprehension of engineering students of Pakistan for workplace environment. European Journal of Business and Management, 5 (5), 121-127.
  • Klein, H. K., & Myers, M. D. (1999). A Set of Principles for Conducting and Evaluating Interpretive Field Studies in Information Systems. MIS Quarterly, 23(1), 67-93.
  • Lee, I., Mak, P., & Burns, A. (2015). Bringing innovation to conventional feedbackapproaches in EFL secondary writing classrooms. English Teaching: Practice & Critique, 14 (2), 140-163.
  • Lindlof, T. R., & Taylor, B. C. (2011). Qualitative research methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
  • Meslissorgou, M. N., & Frantzi, K. T. (2015). Testing writing in EFL exams: The learners’ viewpoint as valuable feedback for improvement. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 199, 0-37.
  • Moneva, J. & Shiela M. T. (2020). Students’ level of self-confidence and performance tasks. Asia Pacific Journal of Academic Research in Social Sciences, 5 (1), 42-48.
  • Nezami, S. (2012). A critical study of comprehension strategies and general problems in reading skills faced by Arab EFL learners with special reference to Najran University in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(3), 306-316.
  • Nonkukhetkhong, K. (2013). Grammar Error Analysis of the First Year English Major Students, UdonThani Rajabhat University. Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Language Learning 2013 (pp. 117-126). Osaka: The International Academic Forum.
  • Nugraheni, D. A., & Basya, D. (2018). Exploring EFL students’ writing difficulties: From dimensions to errors. SNasPPM, 3, 6
  • Perveen, U. & Akram, F. (2014). A Comparative Study to Know the Causes of Spelling Errors Committed by Learners of English at Elementary Level in Distract Kasur and Lahore in Pakistan. European Academic Research, 2, (2), 2601-2622.
  • Qrqez, M., & Ab Rashid. R. (2017). Reading Comprehension Difficulties among EFL Learners: The Case of First and Second -YearStudents at Yarmouk University in Jordan. Arab World English Journal, 8 (3).
  • Raihan, S. & Nezami, A. (2012). A critical study of comprehension strategies and general problems in reading skills faced by Arab EFL learners with special reference to Najran University in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Social Sciences & Education, 2 (3), 306-316.
  • Safeer, U., Afzal S., & Fazal-ur-Rehman (2021). Effect of perceived social support, self-esteem, and shyness on the academic achievement of students. Pakistan Journal of Educational Research, 4(3), 137-148.
  • Sarwat, S., Ullah, N., Hafiz M. S. A., & Tariq M. B. (2021). Problems and Factors affecting students English writing skills at the elementary level. Online - Elementary Education Online, 20 (5).
  • Sivaraman, I., Al Balushi, A., & Rao, D. H. (2014). Understanding Omani students’ (University) English language problems. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 3 (1), 28-35.
  • Studer, R., Gomez, P., Hildebrandt, H., Arial, M., & Danuser, B. (2011). Stage fright: its experience as a problem and coping with it. International archives of occupational and environmental health, 84(7), 761–771. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-010-0608-1
  • Tahaineh, Y. S. (2010). Arab EFL university students’ errors in the use of prepositions. MJAL, 2(1), 76-112.
  • Vitasari, P., Wahab, M. N. A., Herawan, T., & Sinnadurai, S. K. (2011). Representation of social anxiety among engineering students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 30, 620–624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.10.120

References

  • Abas, I. H., & Aziz, N. H. A. (2016). Indonesian EFL students’ perspective on writing process: A pilot study. Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 7(3).
  • Afzal, N. (2019). A Study on Vocabulary-Learning Problems Encountered by BA English Majors at the University Level of Education. Arab World English Journal, 10 (3) , 81-98.
  • Akbari, O., & Sahibzada, J. (2020). Students’ Self- Confidence and Its Impacts on Their Learning Process. American International Journal of Social Science Research, 5(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.46281/aijssr.v5i1.462
  • Al-Bereiki, S. & Al-Mekhlafi, A. (2015). Spelling Errors of Omani EFL Students. Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies, 9, (4), 660-676.
  • Alfaki, M. I. (2015). University students’ English writing problems: Diagnosis and remedy. International Journal of English Language Teaching, 3 (3), 40-52
  • Alfaqiri, M. (2018). English Second Language Writing Difficulties and Challenges among Saudi Arabian Language Learners. Journal for the Study of English Linguistics, 6 (1), 24-36.
  • Alghazo, K. M. & Mohamed K. A. (2020). Grammatical errors found in English Writing: A Study from Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. International Education Studies, 3 (9), 1-9.
  • Altamimi, D., & Rashid, R. A. (2019). Spelling Problems and Causes among Saudi English Language Undergraduates. Arab World English Journal, 10 (3), 178- 191.
  • Ariyanti, A., & Fitriana, R. (2017). EFL students’ difficulties and needs in essay writing. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research. International Conference on Teacher Training and Education 2017 (ICTTE 2017), Surakarta, Indonesia.
  • Arnett, R. C. (2007). Interpretive inquiry as qualitative communication research. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 8 (1), 29-35.
  • zmi, F. M., Khan, H. N., Azmi, A. M., Yaswi, A., & Jakovljevic, M. (2022). Prevalence of COVID-19 Pandemic, Self-Esteem and Its Effect on Depression Among University Students in Saudi Arabia. Frontiers in public health, 10, 836688. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.836688
  • Blanco, Q. A., Carlota, M. L., Nasibog, A. J., Rodriguez, B., Saldaña, X. V., Vasquez, E. C., & Gagani, F. (2020). Probing on the Relationship between Students’ Self- Confidence and Self-Efficacy while engaging in Online Learning amidst COVID-19. Journal La Edusci, 1(4), 16–25. https://doi.org/10.37899/journallaedusci.v1i4. 220
  • Ceylan, N. O. (2019). Student perceptions of difficulties in second language writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 15(1), 151-157.
  • Chen, S., Nassaji, H., & Liu, Q. (2016). EFL learners’ perceptions and preferences of written corrective feedback: A case study of university students from Mainland China. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 1(1), 5.
  • Craig, W. O. (2002). Preparing the Engineering Technology Graduate for the Global Marketplace. The Technology Interface Journal, 10 (3).
  • Dansieh, S. A., Owusu, E., & Seidu, G. A. (2021). Glossophobia: The Fear of Public Speaking in ESL Students in Ghana. Language Teaching, 1 (1), 22-35.
  • Dara, D. (2019). Investigating English Reading Comprehension Problems of Cambodian High School Students. American International Journal of Social Science, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.30845/aijss.v8n3p8
  • Effendi, M. S., Rokhyati, U., Rachman, U. A., Rakhmawati, A. D., & Pertiwi, D. (2017). A Study on Grammar Teaching at an English Education Department in an EFL Context. International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature, 5(2), 42-46.
  • Ghabool, N., Edwina, M., & Kashef, H. S. (2012). Investigating Malaysian ESL students’ writingproblems on conventions, punctuation, and language use at secondary level. Journal of Studies in Education, 2 (3), 131-143.
  • Grieve, R., Woodley, J., Hunt, S. E., & McKay, A. (2021). Student fears of oral presentations and public speaking in higher education: a qualitative survey. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 45(9), 1281–1293. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877x.2021.19485 09
  • Hartney, R. (2011). Investigating reading difficulties in English second language of Grade 3 learners in one primary school in the Khomas education region of Namibia. (Unpublished Master Thesis). The University of Namibia.
  • Hasan, J., & Marzuki, M. (2017). An analysis of student’s ability in writing at Riau University Pekanbaru-Indonesia. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 7(5), 380-388.
  • Herri, S. (2021). An analysis about students’ troubles in acquisition English vocabulary. Journey 4, (2), 46-50.
  • Ibtisam, J. H., & Bader, S. D. (2021). Factors and challenges in English reading comprehension among young Arab EFL learners. Academic Research International, 12(1), 18-30.
  • Iqbal, M., Mehwish N., Fakharh M., Bahram K. (2015). Factors Responsible for Poor English Reading Comprehension at Secondary Level. Communication and Linguistics Studies, 1(1), 1-6.
  • Javadi-Safa, A. (2018). A brief overview of key issues in second language writing teaching and research. International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 6 (2), 12.
  • Joe, Y., & Lee, H. (2013). Does English-Medium instruction benefit students in EFL contexts? A case of medical students in Korea. Asia- Pacific Education Research Journal, 22(2), 201-207.
  • Joshi, D. H. (2013), Importance of English Language for the Student of Engineering. VSRD International Journal of Technical & Non-technical Research, 4 (3).
  • Kagwesage, A. M. (2012). English for Academic Purposes: Practices in higher education in Rwanda. Lambert Academic Publishing.
  • Kakepoto, I., Habil, H., Abidah, N., & Omar, M. (2012). Global influences on modern industry and oral presentation barriers of engineering students of Pakistan. Journal of Education and Practice, 3 (13), 8-16.
  • Kakepoto, I., Habil, H., Abidah, N., & Said, H. (2012). Professional presentations: factors that influence oral presentations of engineers in engineering workplace of Pakistan. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 3 (13), 128-134.
  • Kakepoto, I., Laghari, A., & Buriro, S. (2022). Engineering Communication Skills for Novice Engineers: A Pilot Project. Global Educational Studies Review, 7 (1), 12-19.
  • Kakepoto, I., Laghari, A., & Laghari, T. (2022). Communication Barriers among undergraduate engineering students: Assignment Project. University Of Chitral Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 6 (1), 89- 102.
  • Kakepoto, I., Laghari, A., & Laghari, T. (2022). Communication Skills across Engineering Curriculum: A Case Study. Global Language Review, VII(I), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2022(VII-I).03
  • Kakepoto, I., Said, H., Habil, H., & Umrani, A. I. (2013). Analyzing oral communication apprehension prevailing among engineers in engineering workplace of Pakistan. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 4 (3), 255-261.
  • Kakepoto, I., Said, H., Habil, H., & Umrani, A. I. (2013). Analyzing communication apprehension of engineering students of Pakistan for workplace environment. European Journal of Business and Management, 5 (5), 121-127.
  • Klein, H. K., & Myers, M. D. (1999). A Set of Principles for Conducting and Evaluating Interpretive Field Studies in Information Systems. MIS Quarterly, 23(1), 67-93.
  • Lee, I., Mak, P., & Burns, A. (2015). Bringing innovation to conventional feedbackapproaches in EFL secondary writing classrooms. English Teaching: Practice & Critique, 14 (2), 140-163.
  • Lindlof, T. R., & Taylor, B. C. (2011). Qualitative research methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
  • Meslissorgou, M. N., & Frantzi, K. T. (2015). Testing writing in EFL exams: The learners’ viewpoint as valuable feedback for improvement. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 199, 0-37.
  • Moneva, J. & Shiela M. T. (2020). Students’ level of self-confidence and performance tasks. Asia Pacific Journal of Academic Research in Social Sciences, 5 (1), 42-48.
  • Nezami, S. (2012). A critical study of comprehension strategies and general problems in reading skills faced by Arab EFL learners with special reference to Najran University in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(3), 306-316.
  • Nonkukhetkhong, K. (2013). Grammar Error Analysis of the First Year English Major Students, UdonThani Rajabhat University. Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Language Learning 2013 (pp. 117-126). Osaka: The International Academic Forum.
  • Nugraheni, D. A., & Basya, D. (2018). Exploring EFL students’ writing difficulties: From dimensions to errors. SNasPPM, 3, 6
  • Perveen, U. & Akram, F. (2014). A Comparative Study to Know the Causes of Spelling Errors Committed by Learners of English at Elementary Level in Distract Kasur and Lahore in Pakistan. European Academic Research, 2, (2), 2601-2622.
  • Qrqez, M., & Ab Rashid. R. (2017). Reading Comprehension Difficulties among EFL Learners: The Case of First and Second -YearStudents at Yarmouk University in Jordan. Arab World English Journal, 8 (3).
  • Raihan, S. & Nezami, A. (2012). A critical study of comprehension strategies and general problems in reading skills faced by Arab EFL learners with special reference to Najran University in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Social Sciences & Education, 2 (3), 306-316.
  • Safeer, U., Afzal S., & Fazal-ur-Rehman (2021). Effect of perceived social support, self-esteem, and shyness on the academic achievement of students. Pakistan Journal of Educational Research, 4(3), 137-148.
  • Sarwat, S., Ullah, N., Hafiz M. S. A., & Tariq M. B. (2021). Problems and Factors affecting students English writing skills at the elementary level. Online - Elementary Education Online, 20 (5).
  • Sivaraman, I., Al Balushi, A., & Rao, D. H. (2014). Understanding Omani students’ (University) English language problems. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 3 (1), 28-35.
  • Studer, R., Gomez, P., Hildebrandt, H., Arial, M., & Danuser, B. (2011). Stage fright: its experience as a problem and coping with it. International archives of occupational and environmental health, 84(7), 761–771. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-010-0608-1
  • Tahaineh, Y. S. (2010). Arab EFL university students’ errors in the use of prepositions. MJAL, 2(1), 76-112.
  • Vitasari, P., Wahab, M. N. A., Herawan, T., & Sinnadurai, S. K. (2011). Representation of social anxiety among engineering students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 30, 620–624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.10.120

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