A study on the perceptions of Korean and Uzbek students on English Education

This study investigated Korean and Uzbek students' attitudes towards learning English in terms of the behavioral, motivational and emotional aspects. Data was collected as a university in Uzbekistan and a university in Korea. Chi-square test were used to analyze the data. Statistically significant diff erences were observed in terms of grade level and department variables. Results of the qualitative analysis show that Uzbek and Korean students' attitude towards English language learning and utilizing the language in various domains of usage is extremely positive. The data also conducted both countries' history of English learning. Moreover, Uzbek learners have dif ference in f eelings and attitudes towards English language. This suggests that they have a single curriculum or teaching methodology which is in adequate. ln addition, some useful implications are discussed based on the research findings to help students develop positive attitude towards English language learning.Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Chapter 2. Cultural context 3 Chapter 3. Theoretical Background 8 3.1 Student's attitude toward classes and teachers 8 3.2 Students motivation toward learning English language 11 Chapter 4. Research method and procedures 17 4.1 Explanations and reasons for literature review and Questionnaire 17 4.2 Subject of the Questionnaire and Teaching part 17 Chapter 5. Results of the questionnaire 30 Chapter 6. Discussion 59 6.1 Different and similar perceptions of Korean and Uzbek students on English education 59 6.2 Reactions of Korean and Uzbek Students on English Education and its Effects 62 6.3 Uzbek and Korean Students' Difficulties with reference to English Classes 64 6.4 Korean and Uzbek students' viewpoint on Future Applications of English classes 65 6.5 Recommendations to Uzbek teachers, Professors and govemment 66 Chapter 7. Conclusion 71 References 76Maste