A Study on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety and Enjoyment of English Major Postgraduates

Authors

  • Zhe Zhang School of Foreign Languages, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 430074, China Author
  • Huijun Chen School of Foreign Languages, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 430074, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70267/3qpt4j23

Keywords:

English major, foreign language enjoyment, learning engagement

Abstract

With the development of humanism, positive psychology and other related theories and practices, foreign language enjoyment and self-efficacy have also received more and more attention and research. Through literature review, the research on foreign language enjoyment is limited in China, and the research on English majors is even more limited. Therefore, this study chooses English major postgraduates as the special research object, aiming at putting forward useful suggestions for promoting students' academic and professional development.

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2024-08-31

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How to Cite

Zhang, Z. ., & Chen, H. (2024). A Study on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety and Enjoyment of English Major Postgraduates. Journal of Language, Culture and Education, 1(1), 8-14. https://doi.org/10.70267/3qpt4j23

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