BANKING ACADEMY OF VIETNAM FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES ------------- GRADUATION THESIS FACTORS AFFECTING THE ATTITUDE TO LEARNING TRANSLATION SUBJECTS OF ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS AT BANKING ACADEMY OF VIETNAM Student : Nguyen Thu Hue Class : K22ATCA Academic Year : 2019-2023 Student ID : 22A7510044 Instructor : Ms. Duong Thi Thanh Hoa (MA) Hanoi, May 2023 17014126240811000000 Graduation Thesis Banking Academy DECLARATION I certify that the information and results presented in this thesis and the documents I provide are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I confirm that this paper has not been submitted elsewhere in any other form for the fulfillment of any other degree or qualification. Ha Noi, May 2023 Nguyen Thu Hue i Graduation Thesis Banking Academy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I’m grateful for to all of the Banking Academy's teachers in general, and especially to those in the Faculty of Foreign Languages.
After studying here, I have gained valuable knowledge related to the major both in theory and in practice, as well as life skills, which have helped me overcome the initial difficulties when entering the conquest school. With deep respect and gratitude, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to my guide, M. Duong Thi Thanh Hoa, through her patience, motivation, enthusiasm, extensive knowledge, and dedicated guidance, has assisted me in orienting as well as pointing out and correcting flaws in order for me to complete this thesis. I would also like to thank all the students of Banking Academy who enthusiastically and sincerely cooperated in the research to help them complete the research process well or interview.
I could not have imagined having a better advisor and mentor for my study. Last but not least, I owe a big thank you to my parents and friends who have supported me spiritually throughout this study. Once again, I sincerely thank everyone who assisted us; without everyone's assistance, I would not have been able to complete the article for this study. ii Graduation Thesis Banking Academy ABSTRACT Title: Factors affecting the attitude to learning translation subjects of English-majored students at Banking Academy of Vietnam Author: Nguyen Thu Hue Key words: Students' attitude, cognitive aspect, behavioral aspect, emotional aspect, learning Translation subjects.
Duong Thi Thanh Hoa Summary of the thesis: Academic English learners face a formidable obstacle when faced with the process of translation. The process of learning to translate ought to be made more exciting and intriguing for the students. The amount of interest that learners have in the actual process of learning is dependent on a wide variety of cognitive elements that are either self-directed or fostered. Among the 119 students who majored in English and successfully finished the translation course at Vietnam Banking Academy, the purpose of this study is to determine some significant elements that influence students' attitudes towards studying translation.
Qualitative and quantitative were the primary research methodologies for this study. Based on these data, it is clear that having an interest in studying Translation is an essential component of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) training. In addition, the emotional elements that learners face have a less influence on their English competence than the behavioral factors. In light of the findings of this research, a number of suggestions for pedagogical implications have been made in order to inspire both students and teachers to become more proficient in the art of translation.
iii Graduation Thesis Banking Academy TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS .iv LIST OF TABLES .vii LIST OF FIGURES. viii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS. Statement of the problem.
Rationale for the study. Objectives of study. Significance of the study. Scope and limitations of the study.
Definitions of translation. Importance of Translation Subjects for English-Major Student. Definition of attitude. Nature of Attitude.
The significance of attitude. Aspects of the attitude toward learning translation. 17 iv Graduation Thesis Banking Academy 2. Definition of language attitude.
Locale of the study. Data collection methods. Data collection procedure. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION.
Results from Survey questionnaire. Findings on Cognitive Aspect. Findings on Emotional Aspect. Findings on Behavioral Aspect.
Summary of Findings. Findings from interviews. Summary of the study. Implications for translation teaching pedagogy.
49 v Graduation Thesis Banking Academy 5. Limitations of study. Suggestions for further studies. 53 APPENDIX A: SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE.
59 APPENDIX B: INTERVIEW QUESTIONS. 63 vi Graduation Thesis Banking Academy LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Quality of the scale. KMO and Bartlett's Test.
Total Variance Explained. Mean score of Cognitive Aspect. Mean score of Emotional Aspect. Mean score of Behavioral Aspect.
Mean score of Attitude .41 vii Graduation Thesis Banking Academy LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Flat bottom V-shaped diagram (Newmark, 1988, p.8 Figure 2:The mind's trinity of Attitudes. History of the Behavioral Sciences (Hilgard (1980)) .18 Figure 3: A summary of students' cognitive responses (percentages).36 Figure 4: A summary of students' emotional responses (percentages).38 Figure 5: A summary of students' behavioral responses (percentages).40 viii Graduation Thesis Banking Academy LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS SL Source Language TL Target Language BAV Banking Academy of Vietnam EFL English as a Foreign Language E-V English to Vietnamese V-E Vietnamese to English TDD Test-driven development SPSS Statistics Package for Social Sciences EFA Exploratory Factor Analysis KMO Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin ix Graduation Thesis Banking Academy CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION This chapter will provide a brief overview of the theoretical background, objectives, and issues of the research on the factors influencing the learning attitude of English major students. The study's objectives and limitations are explained as well.
Additionally, the study's purpose and structure are presented clearly. Statement of the problem In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is undergoing integration and development in a variety of fields, particularly since joining international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, APEC, and ASEAN, etc. English is regarded as a bridge that connects us to global civilization. And, in the TED video "The English Maniac of the World", which aired on December 12th, 2014, Walks (the most influential Walker Digital business leader in the digital age) pointed out that the native language will be associated with life, while English will be a tool to help people step into a larger new horizon in life.
Translation is also one of the factors that play a role in connecting cultures, and it is an accurate method of transmitting information between countries' languages. Researchers can quickly inherit scientific and technological achievements, international law, daily news, works of art, literature, and vice versa, exchange information, culture, and trade with countries all over the world thanks to translations. It is, however, difficult to translate fluently and accurately. Translators must be able to handle a wide range of situations which require knowledge about specialized terminology, specific cultures, and the translator's own experiences.
This is where, attitude of translation of students becomes critical. McDonough (2002) also claims that learners' perceptions of reality lead to learning. Students who approach learning with positive attitude and are passionate about discovering new knowledge, can apply theories they have learnt into practical setting. As a result, attitudes play an important role in influencing the effectiveness of the learning process, results, and students' learning achievements when studying translation.
1 Graduation Thesis Banking Academy 1. Rationale for the study In today's globalized world, translation is an important skill for communication and cultural exchange. It is especially critical for the banking industry, which has international clients and partners. Realizing the importance of translation, the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Vietnam Banking Academy has designed translation courses as compulsory subjects specifically for students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages.
According to the training program offered by the Faculty, there are two translation modules totaling 6 credits. Each subject is covered over the course of eight weeks, which is equivalent to sixteen lessons. These lessons consist of a variety of activities, such as individual and group projects, as well as hour-long discussions. The purpose of the Translation course is to train students to have full text processing capabilities (sentence structure, vocabulary, text truncation).
The students are responsible for practicing the accurate and fluent translation of various texts. Each student's academic performance is assessed based on three points including attendance, 2 midterm exams and final exam with 10%, 30% and 60% respectively. Lessons are taught directly in the physical classroom at BAV. The amount of knowledge to learn is too much while the number of lessons is limited, so students need to have a serious study attitude.
The question of how to improve students' learning attitudes and which teaching methods will be effective when teaching and learning translation will cause many researchers to ponder and consider. The study will explore the students' attitudes towards the importance of translation subjects and the effectiveness of the teaching methods used in these subjects. The study will also examine the factors that may affect the students' attitudes. The results of this study will provide insights into the current state of translation training from the students’ perspectives at Banking Academy (BA) of Vietnam and suggest ways to improve the quality of teaching and learning in this field.
To the best of my knowledge, there is the lack of research on the attitudes of English major students towards translation subjects in Vietnam, especially in the context of BAV. Therefore, this research can fill that void while also providing valuable insight into the current state of translation training in Vietnam. Understanding the factors that influence 2 Graduation Thesis Banking Academy students' attitudes of translation subjects allows educators to tailor methods and topics to improve students' learning experiences, leading to better outcomes. For several compelling reasons, the researcher must conduct a study on "FACTORS AFFECTING THE ATTITUDE TO LEARNING TRANSLATION SUBJECTS OF ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS AT BANKING ACADEMY.
Objectives of study Based on the actual assessment of the attitude of English majors at BAV towards the subject of translation, the study includes two main objectives. Firstly, the study focuses on analyzing and assessing the status of students' attitudes. Secondly, the research proposes some recommendations to contribute to improving the quality of translation training at BAV. Significance of the study The study's focus on the effects of English majors' attitudes at BA has made an important contribution to the development of good skills and knowledge formation for students while studying in the field.
The results of the study can provide insights into the effectiveness of teaching methods and subject matter in Translation subjects. To educators, by understanding the factors that affect students' attitudes of Translation subjects, translation teachers can tailor teaching methods and subject matter to enhance students' learning experiences, leading to better academic performance and career prospects. The findings of this study can contribute to the development of translation education in Vietnam by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting ways to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in this field. Research questions The study's content focuses mainly on the following questions: 1.
What factors affect the attitudes of English majors at BA towards the subject of translation? 2. What are the recommendations to improve the quality of translation training at BAV? 3 Graduation Thesis Banking Academy 1. Scope and limitations of the study The students taking part in the study were all from the Banking Academy's Faculty of Foreign Languages, permanently residing in Vietnam. The study's goal was to look into how English majors perceive translation subjects.
The research was carried out in April, 2023. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of English major students at BA toward translation subjects. Students enrolled in major English- language programs at the institute would be the focus of the research. Questionnaire survey and interviews were used to collect data on students' perceptions and attitudes towards the topic of translation.
There were some potential limitations, which might have an impact on the results to this study.