Motivation and learning strategies in accounting: Are there differences in English as a medium of instruction (EMI) versus non-EMI students?

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’ tota...

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Published in:Revista de contabilidad 2018-07, Vol.21 (2)
Main Authors: Mª José Rivero Menéndez, Elena Urquía Grande, Pilar López Sánchez, Mª Mar Camacho-Miñano
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounting subjects
English as a medium of instruction (EMI)
Higher education internationalisation
Learning strategies
Motivation
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1138-4891
1988-4672