La perte de l’intérêt dans l’étude de la langue française chez les étudiants universitaires au Nigéria : le cas des étudiants de l’Universityé de l’État d’Osun

Abstract

Loss of Interest in Studying the French Language Among University Students in Nigeria: The case of Osun State University students

In principle, language is an instrument of communication between communities. As the world has become a global village, we are entering an era where the future of a nation will have to be based on multilingualism, a situation with serious consequences. In view of this multilingual context, it is therefore important to learn a foreign language. Based on Skinner's behaviorist theory, this study examines the reasons or factors responsible for the loss of interest and lack of motivation to learn French among university students. The study maintains that students’ interest, motivation and satisfaction must be taken into account in school activities. Using the questionnaire for 50 students which will serve as a tool for a qualitative result, we would identify this alarming challenge among students in the French department of Uniosun. This study concludes that it would therefore be necessary to let learners in foreign language departments decide for themselves whether they want to learn French instead of forcing them to learn the language. France also has an important role in promoting its language (teaching and learning) in Nigeria.