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Social media influences the process of vocabulary learning in Kurdish EFL university students MAHMOOD, Hemn Mohammed Ali; Zanyar Nathir GHAFAR; Azeez Abdulkarim MUHAMMED; Sirma Sirwan; Roza Abdul KARIM
JOURNAL OF DIGITAL LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION Vol. 2 No. 12 (2024): Journal of Digital Learning and Distance Education (JDLDE)
Publisher : RADINKA JAYA UTAMA PUBLISHER

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56778/jdlde.v2i12.240

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This study aimed to investigate the role of social media in vocabulary development and language acquisition among Kurdish EFL university students. It sought to demonstrate the benefits of using social media to increase vocabulary and acquire new languages while also providing evidence of the significance of social media platforms in this process. A legitimate market research approach was employed to determine the level of language acquisition among English language department students at Halabja University and the role of social media in this context. The quantitative method was used, and a survey questionnaire was designed after getting validity and reliability; 120 participants were selected from Halabja University through Google Forms. The findings suggest that social media is a powerful tool for vocabulary learning among Kurdish EFL university students. However, further research is necessary to explore the specific features of social media that facilitate vocabulary learning and investigate the effectiveness of different social media platforms. Additionally, future studies should consider incorporating qualitative methods to provide a more nuanced understanding of the impact of social media on language acquisition among Kurdish EFL university students.
Exploring the potential of social media platforms to foster cultural diversity and enhance intercultural comprehension among EFL university students Mahmood, Hemn Mohammed Ali; Ghafar, Zanyar Nathir; Saeed, Hawraz Mahmood Hama; Hamarasheed, Aya Soran; Ali, Tolaz Mohammed
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v3i3.68

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This research aimed to investigate how social media platforms promote cultural diversity and improve intercultural understanding among their users. To accomplish these goals, the research used qualitative methods for gathering data, particularly by conducting in-depth interviews with a group of 12 students who are currently enrolled in the English department at Halabja University. The study findings indicate that social media platforms are widely recognized as essential tools that enable users to access and acquire knowledge about various cultures, and these platforms provide a space for users to engage with individuals from different backgrounds and gain exposure to new perspectives. In conclusion, identifying obstacles that hinder the integration of cultural diversity and suggesting specific solutions to overcome these issues provides valuable knowledge on using social media platforms to enhance cross-cultural communication and understanding. Additionally, the study aimed to identify barriers that impede the integration of cultural diversity and suggest appropriate solutions.