Junior Research Symposium on English Language Education for World Citizenship: Challenges and Opportunities

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    Undergraduates’ Motivation in Learning English
    (English Language Teaching Unit, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jayasingha, I.; Bandara, R.; Jayawardhana, R.; Wijayabandara, C.
    The paper will be based on an empirical research conducted at University of Kelaniya. This research examines the type and level of motivation in English language learning and the reasons for the lack of motivation in learning English. It is widely accepted that motivation is one of the variables that influences the rate and the success of learning the language. The population of this research comprises of 20 undergraduates who were selected randomly from each faculty. The research lasted for two weeks .Data has been collected via a questionnaire which consists of five point Likert scales and few multiple choice questions. The undergraduates were given an adequate period of time to solve the questionnaire. The study reveals that high anxiety towards the teachers, lack of the basic knowledge provided during their early stages of learning and humiliation on students affect for the lack of motivation in learning English. The results of the research indicate that the motivation in learning English in the faculty of Humanities is high when comparing with other faculties. This research points out steps which can be taken to enhance the motivation in learning English in undergraduates .For instance, lessons should be conducted in an interesting manner, teachers should be sensitive to students' language learning problems and should provide appropriate solutions. So, the research seems to be helpful in enhancing the motivation in learning English in undergraduates.
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    Benefits of Learning Foreign Languages in University of Kelaniya
    (English Language Teaching Unit, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Galagoda, B.; Almeida, A.; Bamunusinghe, H.; Dilanthi, M.; Prabodika, N.
    This paper is based on the benefits of learning foreign languages in University of Kelaniya. This describes that learning a foreign language offers numerous benefits. The students of University of Kelaniya who are currently following a course in foreign languages will be the participants of this research. This will explain why the undergraduates should choose to learn a foreign language and the benefit of learning foreign languages. This study shows that there are better job opportunities and can have scholarships through learning foreign languages. There are various language certificate courses within the university but unfortunately the undergraduates rarely participate in them. The researchers are aware that these language learners often find it difficult when it comes to learning a foreign language, but, the attempt of the researchers is to make awareness among the students of University of Kelaniya. This case study adopts a qualitative approach as it seeks information through interviews, discussions and observations. In conclusion, the intention of the researchers is to nurture the fields of foreign languages which should be a vast area to improve language skills among the students of University of Kelaniya.