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A three-component model of attitude (Baker 1992: 13) The three-component
model of attitudes can be explained by the definition of Rosenberg and
Hovland (1960: 3, as quoted by Eiser 1986: 53), according to
1. ATTITUDE
2. COGNITION
3. AFFECT READINESS FOR ACTION
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The cognitive components refers to an individuals belief structure
The effective to emotional reactions and the conative components
comprehends the the tendency to behave in certain way towards the attitude
If we believe in the three-component view of attitudes, we can make
subtle distinctions between attitude and related terms (Baker 1992: 13).
Language attitudes, however, are different from other general attitudes in the sense that they are
specifically about language. We normally believe that language attitudes concerned with attitudes
with regard to the language itself its variety, its sound system, its semantic quality so on and so
forth. In fact the term language attitude as it is applied by sociolinguists today, includes the
outlook and stance towards speakers of a particular language as also a variety of behaviour
concerning language. Fasold (1984) suggests that attitudes towards a language are often a
reflection of attitudes towards members of various ethnic groups.
Ellis (2000) mentions that positive attitudes towards the L2 and its speakers can be expected to
enhance learning while negative attitudes impede it. So, learner attitudes have an impact on the
level of L2 proficiency achieved by individual learners who are themselves influenced by this
success. Thus, learners with positive attitudes, who experience success, will have these attitudes
reinforced. Similarly, learners negative attitudes may be strengthened by lack of success. (Ellis
2002).
Baker (1988; p.112-115) suggests that attitudes are complex constructs; there may be both
positive and negative feelings attached to a language situation. According to Lambert (1967),
attitudes consist of three components - the cognitive, affective and conative (related to action)
components. (Dittmar, 1976; p.181). The cognitive component refers to an individuals belief
structure, the affective to emotional reactions and the conative component includes the tendency to
behave in a certain way towards the attitude.