Prethodno priopćenje
https://doi.org/10.22210/strjez/53-1/3
Experiences and needs in learning Croatian as a foreign language in the field of business and economics
Igor Ivašković
orcid.org/0000-0002-3474-007X
; Ekonomska fakulteta, Univerza v Ljubljani
Sažetak
This article examines the characteristics, needs, and experiences of the interested
Slovenian population in learning the Croatian language in the field of business
and economics. The results obtained from a sample of 308 respondents
show that more than one-third of working Slovenian students and graduates
in this professional field encounter the need to learn the Croatian language.
Additionally, 30% of the total student population would choose to learn the
Croatian language if given the opportunity within their studies. Among graduate
students, this percentage is even higher, at 44%. Respondents have shown a
preference for learning through practical examples, games, music, and movies,
through which they wish to explore not only the language but also the culture of
another country. On the other hand, a quality teacher is a necessary prerequisite
for language learning, while rote memorization, emphasis on grading, and
repetitive grammar are elements that often evoke negative associations among
students. Finally, it should be emphasized that a quarter of those students who
would choose Croatian as an elective course within their studies would be willing
to pay the market price for attending Croatian language classes, while
approximately half of them would be willing to pay a discounted price.
Ključne riječi
foreign language; higher education; mission of learning; student preferences; teacher’s role; value perception
Hrčak ID:
321635
URI
Datum izdavanja:
10.10.2024.
Posjeta: 83 *