Language preference for science and technology at tertiary level in Malaysia

The purpose of the study is to investigate perceptions towards using English for science and technology among academic staff at various tertiary institutions in Malaysia. The study neither promotes the use of English on a widespread basis nor questions the status and role of the national language....

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Main Authors: Jamali Ismail, Rosli Talif, Ain Nadzimah Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Malaya 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Modern Languages
Online Access:http://jml.um.edu.my/index.php/JML/article/view/3547
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spelling doaj-art-8f27a092d81f44b1baddd8a5a660ceeb2025-08-20T02:48:09ZengUniversiti MalayaJournal of Modern Languages1675-526X2462-19862017-06-01111Language preference for science and technology at tertiary level in MalaysiaJamali Ismail0Rosli Talif1Ain Nadzimah Abdullah2Universiti Putra MalaysiaUniversiti Putra MalaysiaUniversiti Putra Malaysia The purpose of the study is to investigate perceptions towards using English for science and technology among academic staff at various tertiary institutions in Malaysia. The study neither promotes the use of English on a widespread basis nor questions the status and role of the national language. Areas of focus for this study include perceptions regarding respondents' attitudes towards English and using English as a medium of instruction for science and technology at tertiary level. http://jml.um.edu.my/index.php/JML/article/view/3547
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