Rafizah Mohd Rawian
Universiti Utara Malaysia

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English Learning Motivation of First-Year Students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Azilah Mahammed; Rafizah Mohd Rawian
ASIAN TEFL Journal of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics ASIAN TEFL: Journal of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, VOL 3(1), 2018
Publisher : Lecturer Association of Linguistics, Language Teaching, and Literature Studies in Indonesi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (209.117 KB) | DOI: 10.21462/asiantefl.v1i1.48

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Studies have shown that motivation influences the learning of English as a second language (ESL) where it has not only increased students’ drive in language learning but it also influenced their language performance. However, most of the first-year students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) were found to have low English performance. This study thus examined UniSZA students’ motivation level in learning English and significant difference in their level of motivation in learning English in terms of gender. The sample for this study comprised of 112 first-year students of UniSZA. The data for this study were gathered through the adapted version of Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). The findings revealed that most of the students had high level of motivation and the difference between males and females in terms of their motivation level was significant. Interestingly, females were found to be more motivated than the males. It is hoped that the findings would help English instructors in their teaching as they can plan appropriate motivational strategies for both the male and female students to enhance their potential in learning English and thus increases their English performance.
English Lexical Acquisition of Adult Learners in Instructional Settings: Issue on Lexical Input Ahmad Azman Mokhtar; Rafizah Mohd Rawian; Paramjit Kaur a/p Karpal Singh
ASIAN TEFL Journal of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics ASIAN TEFL: Journal of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, Vol 1 (2), 2016
Publisher : Lecturer Association of Linguistics, Language Teaching, and Literature Studies in Indonesi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (283.592 KB) | DOI: 10.21462/asiantefl.v1i2.17

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This study examined the receptive and productive English vocabulary knowledge of tertiary students. Vocabulary Levels Test (VLT) consisted of three tests, namely Passive Vocabulary Test (PVT), Controlled Active Vocabulary Test (CAVT), and Free Active Vocabulary Test (FAVT) was used to collect the data. A total of 360 first-, second- and third-year university students were involved in the study. The findings revealed that majority of them had very limited lexical knowledge to use English as their second or foreign language, though formal exposures to English language had been given to them for at least 11 years before entering the tertiary level. In trying to unfold the unsuccessful attempt to enhance the students’ lexical competent through the present Malaysian education system, the issue of lexical input in terms of quantity and quality had been raised.
ESL Reading Accuracy: The Inside Story Rafizah Mohd Rawian; Ahmad Azman Mokhtar
ASIAN TEFL Journal of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics ASIAN TEFL: Journal of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, Vol 1 (2), 2016
Publisher : Lecturer Association of Linguistics, Language Teaching, and Literature Studies in Indonesi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (163.839 KB) | DOI: 10.21462/asiantefl.v1i2.18

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Accuracy  has received countless and endless attention from language researchers due to its role in language learning. As such, a study is conducted to discover and understand the possible influence of accuracy in second language learning specifically in reading. Its findings will reveal whether accuracy does actually affect reading or vice versa. Simultaneously, the findings will then expose the extent of the possible influence as well as the aspects that may be affected. Its respondents are students who are taking  Basic English Language course. Purposeful random sampling technique is used to single out the respondents in terms of their (1) gender and (2) academic semester. An in-depth interview protocol is used to gather data from the selected respondents. An interview checklist is used to ensure the smoothness of the data gathering. An interview guide is prepared beforehand to ensure all important issues are explored. The interview questions are prepared in two versions: English and Malay language.
Women Issues In Indie Work Nor Hasimah Ismail; Melor Fauzita binti Md. Yusoff; Rafizah Mohd Rawian; Mohamad Syawal Narawi
Proceedings of The ICECRS Vol 1 No 2 (2017): Science for Social Welfare and Justice
Publisher : International Consortium of Education and Culture Research Studies

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The novel creation has been growing since ancient times until now. Indie's work is the latest masterpiece of the novel. This work is rather free and relaxed, even loaded with implicit and explicit elements. This study will examine the novel of Seronok on the issues and create conflicts. The problems that Rozilla had to do were to differentiate between desires, disagreements, inconsistencies and a sense of discontent that created action. The resulting conflict is a manifestation of dissatisfaction when an opinion to uphold justice is not accepted. However, the help of fellow human beings has solved the problems.