Adult Hispanic students' attitudes toward writing in English in a U.S. bilingual community

Author

Analynn Bustamante, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. Minhee Eom

Second Advisor

Dr. John Foreman

Third Advisor

Dr. Shannon McCrocklin

Abstract

Attitude is widely regarded as a key component for writing achievement. This study explores the relationship between students’ language dominance and their attitudes toward writing in English. Seventy-seven Hispanic adult students were recruited to participate in a survey. Four writing domains were tested: writing in general, writing in STEM courses, writing in humanities courses and writing in electronic communication. Participants’ attitudes toward four different writing domains were compared. Significant difference was found between attitudes toward general writing attitudes and attitudes toward writing STEM courses, as well as between general writing and writing in humanities courses. Additionally, participants were divided by primary language spoken and their attitudes toward writing domains were compared. Significant difference was found between language dominance groups in attitudes toward using English in electronic communication.

Comments

Copyright 2016 Analynn Bustamante. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Bustamante, Analynn, "Adult Hispanic students' attitudes toward writing in English in a U.S. bilingual community" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 12.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/12