Pop Culture as a Source of Motivation for English Language Learning

Abstract

The study on Pop Culture as a Source of Motivation for English Language Learning was a descriptive study done among the students of Tribhuvan University. The main objective of the study was to find out learners’ motivation towards pop culture as the source of English language learning.This study was conducted among the M.Ed second year English students in theDepartment of English Education, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu.The sample size of this study was 40 students. The data were collected throughquestionnaire and the nature of the study was descriptive. It was found that most of the informants were familiar with pop culture and they are getting better way of English language learning through pop culture or pop sources.From the analysis of the data, it was found that most of the informants were learning the English for the better opportunities in their career. The informants argued that different English media, movies, songs, fashion shows,advertisements, web-browser were supporting materials for developing the English language proficiency. Therefore, most of the informants were motivated towards pop culture. This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter deals with the general background, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definitions of key terms. The second chapter contains theoretical and empirical review of literature, implication of the review for the study and conceptual framework. Similarly, the third chapter deals with the methods and procedures of the study. The data collected from T.U., M.Ed. second year English students.Likewise, the fourth chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of results and summary of findings. In this chapter, students’ perceptions towards English language learning and pop culture are presented. Finally, the fifth chapter deals with conclusion and recommendations which are made on the basis of analysis and interpretation of results.