THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES IN LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMONG COLLEG OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS: EVIDENCE FROM HADHRMAOUT UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This study aims at examining the association of using social media technologies,
namely; Whatsapp application, as a learning tool for English Language learning
among College of Engineering's students at Hahdramout University for the
academic year 2018-2019. This study uses a survey-based methodology to collect
data from 50 enrolled students for the considered academic year regarding their
attitudes towards the use of WhatsApp in learning English Language. Using the
descriptive analysis, the results show that there is a positive satisfaction in the
attitudes of the students towards the use of WhatsApp in improving their learning
performance inside and outside the classroom. Further, the students indicated to the
fact that the WhatsApp is an easy application that can be used anywhere and
anytime as well as it can enhance students' interaction and learning experiences in
English Language. The results of this study can benefit decision and policy makers
at the University level.
Keywords: WhatsApp application, English Language, Hadhramout University.
JEL: N70