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Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language (2011)
Thesis
Al Ghazali, F. Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the beliefs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) secondary school students about autonomy in learning English. Given the extreme language diversity in the UAE, it is imperative that Emirati citizens excel in English due to its posi... Read More about Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language.

Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students' beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language (2011)
Thesis
Al Ghazali, F. Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students' beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the beliefs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) secondary school students about autonomy in learning English. Given the extreme language diversity in the UAE, it is imperative that Emirati citizens excel in English due to its positi... Read More about Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students' beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language.

Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes (2010)
Thesis
Tamrackitkun, K. Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigated reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes of students after exposure to extensive reading (ER), an approach to teaching and learning foreign languages without using a dictionary or focusing on grammar, but aiming... Read More about Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes.

Extensive reading: An empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students’ reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes (2010)
Thesis
Tamrackitkun, K. Extensive reading: An empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students’ reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigated reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes of students after exposure to extensive reading (ER), an approach to teaching and learning foreign languages without using a dictionary or focusing on grammar, but aiming... Read More about Extensive reading: An empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students’ reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes.

Second language writing self-efficacy and tolerance of ambiguity : an investigation of their interactions and developmental change in the Saudi higher education context
Thesis
Almutlaq, S. (in press). Second language writing self-efficacy and tolerance of ambiguity : an investigation of their interactions and developmental change in the Saudi higher education context. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aims of the current research are threefold. Firstly, to investigate the relationship between second language self-efficacy (SLSE) and second language tolerance of ambiguity (SLTA) among Saudi L2 learners at two levels of specificity; general and... Read More about Second language writing self-efficacy and tolerance of ambiguity : an investigation of their interactions and developmental change in the Saudi higher education context.