English Language Learning by Muslim Students in Multilingual Setting: An Ethnographic Study

Abstract

The title of this research is English Language Learning by Muslim Students in Multilingual Setting: An Ethnographic Study. The main objectives of this study were to explore the interest of Muslim students’ towards studying English language in community school, to analyze English language learning in cultural background and to suggest some pedagogical implications. The research was based on Ethnography research design and qualitative method in nature. The participants of this study were three Muslim students of lower secondary level class six, seven, and eight respectively who were selected purposefully. In-depth interview and class observation were used for the collection of data, and thematic approach was applied for the analysis and interpretation of the data. Furthermore, the findings of this research suggest the English teachers, guardians, administrators, policy makers and all the concerned stakeholders to be responsible and context-sensitive. Similarly, effective teaching materials and strategies should be used while teaching. This thesis includes five chapters. The chapter one contains background of the study, statement of research problem, objectives, research questions, delimitations of the research, significance of the study, and defining key terms. The chapter two deals with the review of theoretical literature, review of empirical literature, implication of literature review and conceptual framework. Similarly, chapter three consists design and methods of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, sources of data, data collection tool and technique, data collection procedures, data analysis procedures, and ethical consideration. Likewise, chapter four deals with analysis of data and interpretation of the result. Finally, chapter five contains findings, conclusion and recommendations.