English in the Malaysian context

This book explores the issues on English language practices from different perspectives of the Malaysian context, presenting evidence from research and observations which could implicate the educational and social trend in the country.

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Other Authors: Kamisah Ariffin
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Shah Alam, Selangir Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Mara 2006
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The link between cognitive development and language acquisition in the early years and implications from English language teaching in Malaysian classrooms / Airil Haimi Mohd Adnan
  • Non-autonomy and low-English proficiency among Malaysian students: insights from multiple perspective / Naginder Kaur
  • Examining student motivation in learning English as second language / Ahmad Daud Ibrahim, Kamisah Hj Ariffin and Maziana Osman
  • Cultural effects on Malay and Chinese students' writing styles / Mohammad Nor Afandi Ibrahim and Geraldine de Mello
  • Communication apprehension and language choice in communicating / Shameem Rafik-Galea and Siti Yasmin Mohd Zain
  • Listening and speaking in Malaysia's EAP context / Wan Irham Ishak and Shafinah Md Salleh
  • Back channeling in a Malaysian talk shows / Ahmad Daud Hj Ibrahim and Shameem Rafik-Galea
  • Functions and effects of mixed-languaging in lyrics of modern Malay songs / Kamisah Hj Ariffin, Misyana Susanti Husin and Reselina Musahar