RHYTHM AND RESULTS: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN ENHANCING CHINESE LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Abstract

This study examined the effect of using Chinese songs as a motivational factor in learning Chinese language. One hundred participants from St Patrick’s College Awka Anambra state was randomly selected and assigned to experimental and control groups. Statistical Package for the social sciences (SPSS 25) was used for data analysis and the statistics used which was descriptive showed that Chinese songs have a motivating effect towards Chinese Language Learning and also that Females are more likely to learn Chinese language when music was used as a motivational element. The study recommended introduction of strategic Chinese songs at various levels of learning to help the students have a better grasp of the language.