Muslim students motivation in English Language learning: A narrative inquiry

Abstract

This study is entitled as "Muslim Students' Motivation in English Language Learning", a narrative inquiry. The main objectives of this research study were to explore the motivations in English language learning of Muslim students and to analyze the challenges that they face in English language learning. The qualitative research method was used to carry out this study. Under qualitative method narrative inquiry design was used. Five secondary level English language learners from Muslim community were selected for this study and one from each five Basic level schools in Kohalpur municipality of Banke district was selected as the sample of the study. The respondents were chosen through purposive non random sampling procedure. The data were analyzed and interpreted by thematic approach, employing in-depth interview as a tool of data collection. From the obtained data it was found that the respondents were motivated themselves for learning English language as it’s the language used all over the world and it has many opportunities. The respondents seek career in English language learning since it is globally recognized language, but because of the lack of the practice and exposure towards English language, Muslim learners feel difficult to learn English language. Moreover, Muslim parents and family lack education and awareness about the importance of learning English language so very few of Muslim students could get positive attitude and support from their family and parents. This thesis is divided into five different chapters. The first chapter deals with an introduction of the study. It consists of the background of the study, statement of the problems, objectives of the study, research questions, limitations of the study and operational definitions of key terms. Likewise, the second chapter deals with the review of theoretical as well as empirical literature. The third chapter deals with the methods and procedure of the study. It consists of research design of the study, population and sample, sampling procedure, tools of data collection and process of data collection. Similarly, the fourth chapter displays analysis and interpretation of results. Moreover, the last chapter involves conclusion and recommendations at various levels i.e policy level, practice level and further research. The references and appendices are mentioned at the end. This study will provide insights to ELT teachers, teacher educators, material and curriculum designer, policy makers in formulating right kinds of planning and policies in the field of English Language Teaching in Nepal.