The Impact of Social Networks on French Learning Among UDS Students, Nyankpala Campus
The Impact of Social Networks on French Learning Among UDS Students, Nyankpala Campus
Author(s): Mohammed Abdul-Rashid Immorrow, Abdul Kadir Salifu, Sulemana IDDRISU, Sulemana Shakira TunteiyaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning, Media studies, Communication studies
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: social networks; French language learning; university students; digital tools; language acquisition
Summary/Abstract: This study investigates the impact of social network usage on French language learning among undergraduate students at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Nyankpala Campus. It examines the extent of social media use for French learning, its influence on language skills, and challenges faced by learners. A mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design was adopted. All 21 French-learning students constituted the quantitative sample through a census method, while 6 were purposively selected for qualitative interviews. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS v22 using descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation and regression; qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Findings show that platforms such as WhatsApp, YouTube, and Facebook are widely used for French learning. The study concludes that social networks significantly enhance receptive and oral skills but require structured curricular integration for comprehensive language development.
Journal: Roczniki Nauk Społecznych
- Issue Year: 53/2025
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 85-101
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English
