An investigation of attitude, motivation and anxiety levels of students studying at a faculty of tourism towards vocational English course

Abstract

The aim of the study is to analyze attitude, motivation and anxiety levels of students at a state university studying at faculty of tourism towards vocational English course. In the study, quantitative research and survey method were used. 325 students participated in the study voluntarily. Attitude Scale towards Vocational English Course, Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) were used in the research to collect data. At the end of the study, the students' attitude and motivation levels towards vocational English course are at “Agree” level and their anxiety levels are at “Slightly agree” level. Attitude, motivation and anxiety levels of students did not differ in terms of age. There was a significant difference between attitude, motivation and anxiety levels in terms of department, achievement and extra time spent for the course. There was a significant difference for anxiety, while there was no significant difference for attitude and motivation levels in terms of gender. While there was no significant difference for attitude and anxiety, there was a significant difference for motivation in terms of tourism experience of the students.