Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives
Abstract According to the Saudi Vision 2030, the country will continue focusing on the education system by enhancing the learning environment, curriculum, teaching methods, and digital education and preparing their residents for labor market needs. Therefore, this study focuses on revealing the stat...
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| description | Abstract According to the Saudi Vision 2030, the country will continue focusing on the education system by enhancing the learning environment, curriculum, teaching methods, and digital education and preparing their residents for labor market needs. Therefore, this study focuses on revealing the status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030 from students’ perspectives. An exploratory study was conducted with the population of final-year students (N = 160) of the undergraduate English language program (ELP) in two female campuses (80 from each campus) of a public university in Saudi Arabia. A self-structured online questionnaire was distributed among them to assess the students’ perceptions of the status of ELP considering Saudi Vision 2030. Among 160 students, 132 responded to the questionnaire. 76.2% perceived that the courses supported them in improving their English language proficiency. More than 75% of students felt that the program aided them in developing their professional skills and ability to work in diverse cultures. Their faculty members also motivated them to build their knowledge and skills. 81.8% agreed that the ELP provided them with adequate knowledge and skills required by the labor market after graduation. Overall, 83.8% of ELP students were satisfied with the status of the ELP considering Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi universities should continue their strategies to improve ELP students’ knowledge and skills, thereby boosting their ability to compete with the national and international labor market and achieve Vision 2030 objectives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-989c5b7c4a0a4525a68deda3b779c5d92025-08-20T02:59:23ZengSpringerOpenAsian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education2363-51692025-03-0110111910.1186/s40862-024-00311-yStatus of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectivesNorah Banafi0Department of English, College of Arts and Science, King Khalid UniversityAbstract According to the Saudi Vision 2030, the country will continue focusing on the education system by enhancing the learning environment, curriculum, teaching methods, and digital education and preparing their residents for labor market needs. Therefore, this study focuses on revealing the status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030 from students’ perspectives. An exploratory study was conducted with the population of final-year students (N = 160) of the undergraduate English language program (ELP) in two female campuses (80 from each campus) of a public university in Saudi Arabia. A self-structured online questionnaire was distributed among them to assess the students’ perceptions of the status of ELP considering Saudi Vision 2030. Among 160 students, 132 responded to the questionnaire. 76.2% perceived that the courses supported them in improving their English language proficiency. More than 75% of students felt that the program aided them in developing their professional skills and ability to work in diverse cultures. Their faculty members also motivated them to build their knowledge and skills. 81.8% agreed that the ELP provided them with adequate knowledge and skills required by the labor market after graduation. Overall, 83.8% of ELP students were satisfied with the status of the ELP considering Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi universities should continue their strategies to improve ELP students’ knowledge and skills, thereby boosting their ability to compete with the national and international labor market and achieve Vision 2030 objectives.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40862-024-00311-yEnglish languageProgramPerspectivesVision 2030 |
| spellingShingle | Norah Banafi Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education English language Program Perspectives Vision 2030 |
| title | Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives |
| title_full | Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives |
| title_short | Status of the English language program considering Saudi Vision 2030: from students’ perspectives |
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| topic | English language Program Perspectives Vision 2030 |
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