¹Dr. Abdelazeem Othman Mohmmad, ²Dr Emtithal Alwasila Abduallah

¹Jouf University
²Albaha University

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i3-17

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ABSTRACT

Motivation is a key factor in English language learning. This study aims to determine the dominant motivation between instrumental and integrative motivation in English language learning among the students of Omdurman Islamic University (O.I.U). This will help in using the best motivational tool and its strategies. The study was carried out (O.I.U) adopting a quantitative approach, using an online Likert scale questionnaire administered to 31 respondents due to current situation in Sudan. The data has been analyses quantitatively and statistically by means of paired sample t-test and qualitative description. The findings of this study reveal that O.I.U students have strong integrative and instrumental motivation, with a mean score of 4.12, when it comes to studying English. According to the results of the questionnaire survey, students' responses of agreement and strong agreement predominated, whereas responses of disagreement and strong disagreement did not occur considerably. The overall findings of the study indicate that students' motivation to learn English is high. More attention is paid to integrative motivation. This indicates that students study English based on their initiative and desire to grasp and learn more about English culture and its literature

KEYWORDS:

Enhancing, Motivation, self-esteem, strategies, intermediate diploma level.

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