Motivation and learning strategies in accounting: Are there differences in English as a medium of instruction (EMI) versus non-EMI students?
Open Access
- 1 July 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia in Revista de Contabilidad
- Vol. 21 (2), 128-139
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsar.2017.04.002
Abstract
The objective of this paper is twofold: firstly, to analyse if there are differences between students' motivation and their learning strategies when they study accounting subjects in Spanish or English as a medium of instruction. Secondly, to evidence the factors that mainly influence students' total motivation. The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) was carried out on a sample of 368 undergraduate students of a Business Administration Degree, in several accounting subjects taught in English and in Spanish. Multivariate statistical tests were run and interesting results have been found. Students who study a degree in English have more mature learning strategies and motivation than their counterparts. This is shown in their level of self-confidence, time study management and perseverance. (C) 2017 ASEPUC. Published by Elsevier Espafia, S.L.U.Keywords
Funding Information
- Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
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