Analysis of English Learning Motivation and the Use of Library English Learning Resources among College Students: A Case for Fu Jen Catholic University

Abstract

In response to emphasis for internationalization in higher education and cultivating workplace competencies, English has become an essential skill for college students nowadays. Although the university library provides abundant digital collection for English learning, not many college students use these resources frequently. Many students graduate with a lower level of English than what expected. This study takes students at Fu Jen Catholic University to explore their learning motivation for English, and the use of digital learning resources in library. The study adopted a questionnaire survey method to assess the responses of college students through 5-point Likert Scale. The items cover aspects of English learning experience, English learning motivation, English learning obstacles, the use of English digital learning resources in Fu Jen Catholic University Library, and expectations for the promotion of English digital learning resources. A total of 296 valid questionnaires were collected in the study. Based on the study results, suggestions were proposed for English teaching in higher education, students, libraries, and future research respectively.

Keywords

• english learning
• english learning motivation
• self-regulated learning
• e-learning
• english learning resource