Nitthada Nguansumangk. A systematic review of songs used in the research studies in English language learning. Master's Degree(English Language Teaching). Thammasat University. Thammasat University Library. : Thammasat University, 2020.
A systematic review of songs used in the research studies in English language learning
Abstract:
Songs are used as an instrument in learning the English language around the world. This systematic review gathered and reviewed the data in songs used in language learning research studies. The objective of this study is to study the features of songs used in English language learning research studies and to study how the songs are used as intervention conditions in language learning studies. The data collection was driven by using PRISMA as a model in protocol. There were 7 databases using 2 keywords to search the research studies on songs used in English language learning. Searches retrieved 680 unique records. After screening 680 full texts, only 12 research studies which met the inclusion criteria were found in 4 sources including Thai Journals Online (ThaiJO), Oxford University Press, Springer and Wiley Online Library. There are 44 songs included. In ThaiJO, 36 songs are found. In Springer, there are 6 songs. In both Oxford University Press and Wiley Online Library only one song was found. The features of songs were classified into seven parts such as music genres, the period of songs release, the singers countries of origin, the speech rate of the song, the speed of the songs (Tempo), the words' difficulty level of the songs, and the age of the learners. Regarding the 12 research studies, they have different purposes for the songs used which depend on each research aim. From 44 songs, the main purpose of song usage in research studies is used for motivation. The second purpose is song usage for listening, the third is speaking, the fourth is for building vocabulary skill, the fifth is for improving grammar structure, the sixth is for practicing reading, the seventh is used for enhancing writing skill, and the last purpose is used for practicing critical thinking
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