The Use of Music in English Language Learning: A Qualitative Analysis of Learning Anxiety and Attitudes among University Students

Hyun-Ju Kim (김현주); Hyun Ju Chong (정현주)

The Use of Music in English Language Learning: A Qualitative Analysis of Learning Anxiety and Attitudes among University Students

Modern English Education
Abbr : MEESO
2023, 24(), pp.143-155
Publisher : The Modern English Education Society
Research Area : Humanities > English Language and Literature > English Language Teaching
Received : July 25, 2023
Accepted : September 11, 2023
Published : September 20, 2023

Hyun-Ju Kim ¹, Hyun Ju Chong ²

¹단국대학교
²이화여자대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the role of music in mitigating learning anxiety and shaping attitudes towards English language learning among university students using a qualitative approach. Employing focus group interviews as the primary research method, nine participants were engaged in in-depth discussions to gather comprehensive insights into their experiences. Through inductive content analysis, this study identified three categories: ‘learning anxiety,’ ‘learning attitude,’ and ‘academic achievement.’ Key elements and sub-elements were identified for each theme. The findings reveal a significant reduction in learning anxiety and a positive shift in attitudes towards English language learning when music was incorporated into the learning process based on suggestopedia. These results underscore the potential of music as an effective tool in English language education. This study emphasizes the need for educators to consider integrating music into their teaching methodologies and calls for further research to explore the potential benefits of this approach across various learning contexts.

KEYWORDS

Music, learning anxiety, learning attitude, academic achievement, suggestopedia

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