Vocabulary learning strategies: differences between Arabic and non-Arabic majoring students at the International Islamic University Malaysia

Muhd Isa, Rabiatul Aribah and Mustapha, Nik Hanan and Tg Abdul Rahman, Tg Ainul Farha and Abdul Pisal, Nadhilah (2014) Vocabulary learning strategies: differences between Arabic and non-Arabic majoring students at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 20. pp. 28-32. ISSN 1990-9233

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Abstract

Previous studies conducted in the field of learning AFL or ASL, especially in Malaysia, have found that the most frequent problem faced by learners is vocabulary learning. Consequently, vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) have proven to be one of the solutions to this problem. Studies have been carried out on VLS among Arabic learners. However, these studies are restricted to learners majoring in Arabic, leaving the non-Arabic majors out. Thus, this study aims to investigate the vocabulary learning strategies used by Arabic and non-Arabic majors at the International Islamic University Malaysia. A sample of 311 students from both groups answered the ‘Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire’ by Takac (2008). The study found no significant difference between the Arabic and non-Arabic majors and the spontaneous strategies. Several implications are discussed in light of the results.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2400/41020
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS), Learning Strategies, Arabic Majoring Students, Arabic Majoring Students
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6001 Arabic
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Depositing User:	Dr Nik Hanan Mustapha
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2015 11:43
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2015 11:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/41020

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