16th Article | Volume 02 | Issue 03

The English Language Needs of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Marketing Management Second- year Students Focusing on Reading Skills          



Jonelson C. Escandallo, PhD

Program Coordinator, Institute of Teacher Education

Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Philippines


Bernadeth S. Balsomo

Student Researcher, Institute of Teacher Education

Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Philippines


Wendelyn C. Buro

Student Researcher, Institute of Agriculture and Related Sciences

Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Philippines


Lysa D. Loayon

Student Researcher, Institute of Agriculture and Related Sciences

Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Philippines


Published: August 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17613/x05r-pf26

Abstract

The research delved into the reading requirements of undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Marketing Management at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology. It aimed to uncover the challenges faced by these students when reading materials for the BSBA- Marketing Management program. The data was collected via a survey questionnaire. This study attempted to find out the most important reading skills that BSBA-Marketing Management undergraduates need for their academic work. Findings suggest that a new course titled “English for Business Administration: Reading Strategies,” designed specifically to meet the needs of these students and improve their English reading skills in the field, could be developed. By introducing such a course, it is possible for the institution to improve its students’ academic achievement in a remarkable way.  

   

Keywords: English for specific purposes, BSBA- marketing management, reading skills, Philippines

How to cite:

Escandallo, J., Balsomo, B., Wendelyn. B., & Loayon, L. (2024). The English Language Needs of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing Management Second-year Students Focusing on Reading Skills. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(3), 202-213. https://doi.org/10.17613/x05r-pf26

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