The Challenges of English as a Second Language: a Case Study of Lutsangani Secondary School Kilifi County, Kenya
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Date
2013-11Author
Mutua Teresiah W
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This study sought to find out the Challenges of English as a second language with reference to
secondary schools. It tried to establish whether attitude, motivation, cultural background and
language policy affects English proficiency. The area of study was Lutsangani Secondary School, Kilifi
County, Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive survey where populations were investigated by
selecting samples to determine occurrences. The target sample population was drawn from the
senior classes because they were assumed to be more exposed to English language than their
counterparts in junior classes through purposive sampling. Stratified sampling was used to identify
sub-groups in the population and their proportions then formed a sample from each selected subgroup.
Questionnaires were used to collect data from students while interviews were used on
teachers of English. The data collected was analyzed through descriptive statistics for quantitative
data and inferential analysis for qualitative data. The data was presented in tables and charts. The
study formulated necessary recommendations and also came up with suggestion for further studies
on the place of English in the Coastal community.
Citation
Mutua Teresiah W. (2013).The Challenges Of English As A Second Language: A Case Study Of Lutsangani Secondary School Kilifi County, Kenya. A research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of Master of arts in linguistics university of Nairobi.Publisher
University of Nairobi Department of Linguistics