Oral presentation anxiety in the English for academic writing classroom: a thematic analysis

Kartar Singh, Kulwant Kaur and Santakh Singh, Baljit Kaur (2024) Oral presentation anxiety in the English for academic writing classroom: a thematic analysis. MALIM: Jurnal Pengajian Umum Asia Tenggara (Sea Journal of General Studies), 25 (1). pp. 67-73. ISSN 1511-8398 E-ISSN 2289-5183

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Abstract

Most undergraduates are expected to go through oral presentations and public speaking at their universities. Oral presentations are conducted as a method of assessment in most university courses which emphasise students’ performance. Based on previous research, there is a significant number of students who struggle during oral presentations. Hence, this qualitative study aimed to identify the causes of speaking anxiety among undergraduates at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and to explore strategies to mitigate this issue. Five students who enrolled in the English for Academic Writing (EAW) course at IIUM's Gombak Campus were selected for this study. A qualitative research method was employed, which included face-to-face interviews and thematic analysis was used to gather data and identify recurring themes. Through these interviews, the study highlighted specific fears that students relate to oral presentations and strategies to minimise their anxieties. The findings paved the way to reduce negative effects on students’ higher education experiences. This study is significant as the issue of public speaking fear among students needs to be addressed, and students need adequate support to overcome these challenges. The insights derived from this study provided valuable guidance for alleviating speaking anxiety, ultimately improving students’ academic and professional communication skills to meet the demands of their universities and future careers.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Public speaking; speaking anxiety; presentations.
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) > English Language Division
Depositing User:	Dr. Kulwant Kaur a/p Kartar Singh
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2025 10:31
Last Modified:	07 Jan 2025 10:31
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118318

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