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Language learning in conflictual contexts: a study of Turkish Cypriot adolescents learning Greek in Cyprus

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities in Cyprus have been divided for the last five decades. This study investigated whether the recent introduction of Greek language studies in Turkish Cypriot secondary schools affects students’ attitudes towards the language, its speakers and culture, and motivation to study the language. Findings revealed that students studying Greek (experimental group) report having more positive attitudes towards Greek, its culture, and speakers and are more motivated to study it. Findings confirm the important role the degree of satisfaction with language studies plays in students’ motivation to study a language.

Source: Language Culture and Curriculum

DOI: 10.1080/07908318.2015.1136322

Authors: Danyal Oztas Tum, Naciye Kunt, Mehmet Kunt

Institutions: Middle East Technical University, Eastern Mediterranean University

Language: English

Topic: Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies

Subfield: Linguistics and Language

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2280475137

FWCI: 7.296

Cites: 63

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10