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Students' Autonomy, Relatedness and English Language Competencies in Their Cognitive Domains

Cilt: 6 Sayı: 4 12 Nisan 2018
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Students' Autonomy, Relatedness and English Language Competencies in Their Cognitive Domains

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationships between some variables relevant to EFL and the basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness). Additionally, gender differences in EFL variables and the three basic needs were investigated. The sample consisted of 155 Turkish students (90 females and 65 males) in different departments of a public university. English skills and knowledge, as well as participants' level of English competencies, were in positive relationships with these needs. Turkish and English grammar difficulty was in negative relationships with the basic psychological needs. There were no statistically significant gender differences either in EFL variables or in the basic needs. Students found English grammar more difficult to use and learn compared to Turkish grammar. Further research suggestions and practical implications were discussed. 

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Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

12 Nisan 2018

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Aralık 2017

Kabul Tarihi

18 Ocak 2018

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2018 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aydoğan, H. (2018). Students’ Autonomy, Relatedness and English Language Competencies in Their Cognitive Domains. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 6(4), 489-494. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.361331

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