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- Keywords— Challenges, Coping Strategies, English Language Studies, English Major Students, Challenging Experiences 1. I
| Abstract: This study aims to identify the challenging experiences of English major students in language studies classes along with
their coping mechanisms. It utilized a qualitative single case study method. The research participants are ten second-year college students taking a Bachelor in Secondary Education major in English who are officially enrolled in the Synchronous and Asynchronous class of S.Y. 2021- 2022. They are enrolled in language studies courses such as ENG 232 Structure of English, ENG 249 Principles and Theories of Language Acquisition and Learning, ENG 254 Teaching and Assessment of Macro skill, ENG 255 Teaching and Assessment of Grammar, and ENG 250 Language programs and policies in multilingual. The study is supported by the collected data from interview guide questions answered by ten second-year English major students in one of the highest private educational institutions in Pagadian city. It was revealed that poor English proficiency, unstable internet connection, and low self- confidence are the challenging experiences of English major students in language studies; looking for a stable internet connection, asking for help, taking a break and strengthening intrinsic motivation are the coping mechanisms. To conclude, English major students’ LAD has not yet matured due to these challenges, which is in conformance with the theory of Noam Chomsky. The formulated recommendations were based on a general interpretation of students’ challenges and coping strategies and could help the plans of the students, administrator, teachers, parents, and numerous other researchers. Keywords— Challenges, Coping Strategies, English Language Studies, English Major Students, Challenging Experiences 1. I NTRODUCTION Language is a set of common spoken, manual (signed), or written symbols that people use to express themselves as members of social groupings and contributors to their culture. According to the Oxford Dictionary, language serves a variety of purposes, including communication, identity expression, play, creative expression, and emotional release. The linguistics department offers an interdisciplinary degree called language studies which intends to provide students with proficiency in a foreign language and a grasp of the general nature of human language. Language Studies is a combination of courses from different but interrelated disciplines like linguistics and languages. Students study one (or more) foreign languages and investigate how human communication and language function. Most college students take it, especially those pursuing a degree in a language. Since stylistics symbolizes the crucial link between literature and English language studies in grammar, speech and cognition. English language studies can assist students in negotiating style, both as readers and writers. The topic of linguistic variation and change is covered in some courses, including history of the English language, ancient English, and American English. The University of Georgia states that other courses include certain ideas and themes relating to the English language, such as English grammar, lexicography, English language studies, mistake analysis, second language acquisition, style, and language variation. Several prior empirical pieces of research investigated the oral communication challenges of English as a Second Language (ESL) university students studying in English - speaking nations (Ferris & Kim, 2006). For instance, Ferris (1998) examined how international ESL students perceived their speaking and listening difficulties at three American tertiary institutions. The results showed that the students had problems giving oral presentations and tải về 0.53 Mb. Chia sẻ với bạn bè của bạn:
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