Multivariate Statistical Study and Analysis of Emotions and Motivation, Satisfaction and Social and Demographic Factors Impact on Language Learning. The Case L1 (Greek Language), L2 (English Language), L3 (German language)
Abstract
This study aims to record, investigate and study the opinions and attitudes of students for teaching foreign languages. The survey involved 110 students of the Department of Early Childhood Education and the Department of Primary Education in the University of Western Macedonia. Data analysis was performed by means of the multidimensional statistical analysis. The results concerning the teaching of the Greek language is that students have moderate to high positive emotional attitude, moderate to high attitude towards cognitive learning abilities, and very positive attitude with regard to its value. For the first foreign language high positive emotional attitude and high level of enjoyment were reworded, concerning both the cognitive abilities of students and the value of languages. Also, as far as teaching of a second foreign language is concerned, the students showed a positive emotional attitude and moderate to high cognitive abilities.