LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

Im a Master of Arts, African Language Studies student at University of Bayreuth. I am conducting an

investigation/ case study on Integrated, online and face-to-face (Classroom) language teaching and
learning of the Xhosa Language course in Bayreuth University. Integrated classes involve spending
time both online and in the classroom. Im hoping as a result of this research to see students attitudes
changing towards learning a language online and the effectiveness of either or all of the modes of
foreign language learning. Learning a language is a difficult task, so instructors need to know what
would enable students to learn a language efficiently and effectively.
Thats why Im writing to see if youd be interested to participate in this survey. Its a survey which
should take from 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The survey asks questions about your perceptions,
experiences and how you feel about learning a foreign (Xhosa) language online and in the traditional
classroom situation. The survey is anonymous. Thank you for your time.
Thanks again,

Davids Abobi Boakye

COVER LETTER
I hope youve decided to take part in this survey. My study is on Integrated, online and face-to-face
(Classroom) language learning and Im hoping to discover students attitudes towards online learning
with no time spent in a classroom, integrated learning with time spent in the classroom as well as online,
as compared to learning in a traditional classroom situation. I ask that you please complete and return
the enclosed survey as soon as you can.
The survey is attached below and it contains twenty questions. Your answers will be kept confidential
so feel free to answer honestly. I appreciate your help.

Kind regards,

Davids Abobi Boakye

QUESTIONS FOR THE COURSE INTRUCTOR OR LECTURER

What prompted the introduction of teaching Xhosa language in University of Bayreuth?

Was it based on demand by students & faculty, the need to promote the Xhosa language or by
merely a partnership between the 2 universities (Bayreuth and Fort Hare)?

Why was it introduced in the first instance as an online course rather than a regular (traditional)
classroom course?

What was the attendance rate when it was it was first introduced as online based and whats the
attendance rate now?

What factors prompted the transition from online to the traditional classroom or both?

Are there any observations in students attitudes towards both mediums of instruction? If any,
what are these?

Which medium is most preferred by students?

Which departments are the course participants drawn from? Are they from different faculties in
the university or from a specific faculty?

Are there any plans to maintain or change the current mode of instruction?

10 As a visiting Professor and the brain behind introducing this course, what will the fate be of
Xhosa language teaching and learning in Bayreuth when you return back to your home
university?
11 Is there any teaching assistant wholl take over the course in Bayreuth or will the mode of
instruction be reverted to the online medium?
12 From your observation and experience, do you think Xhosa language can be fully integrated into
the Language center of Bayreuth University? What are the reasons for such possibility?
13 Do you have any recommendations or suggestions about how the Xhosa languages course can be
effectively taught and studied at the University of Bayreuth?

STUDENTS QUESTIONAIRES
1. What is your nationality? ....
2. Which category below includes your age?
17 or younger

18-20

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59 or older

3. Which faculty and programme are you currently pursuing (studying)?

.........
4. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?

High School diploma

Bachelor degree

Masters degree

5. Have you ever studied a foreign or second language?

Yes
No
6. How long have you studied a foreign or a second language?
Under 1 year
1-2 years

2-4 years

More than 4 years

7. How many foreign or second language classes have you taken as an integrated, classroom or online
course?
1.
2.
3.

online
online
online

classroom
classroom
classroom

integrated
integrated
integrated

More than 3

online

classroom

integrated

8. Did you know about Xhosa or any other African language before you became a student at Uni
Bayreuth? If yes which language(s)?
Yes
No
9. Why did you choose to learn the Xhosa language?
.........
.....
.

10. Did you know that the mode of instruction of this course would be online?
Yes
No
11. If yes above, were you prepared for the online medium?
Yes
No
12. Are you coping with the current mode of instruction (Integrated teaching both in a classroom and
online)?
Yes
No
13. Learning another language in an Integrated setting (both in a classroom and online) is the best option
for me. (Please tick the applicable option)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

14. Learning another language in an online setting (only online with no time spent in a classroom) is the
best option for me. (Please tick the applicable option)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

15. Learning another language in a classroom setting is the best option for me. (Please tick the
applicable option)
Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree
16. How would you describe your learning attitude? (Please tick the applicable option)
I prefer learning on my own

I prefer learning in a group

17. What are the challenges you have experienced so far regarding the mode of instruction of this
language course?
.........
.....
.

18. Would you like to continue your attendance of this language course?
Yes
No
19. If your answer in (18) above is Yes, why? And if No why?
.........
.
.

20. In your own opinion and experience, how best do you think the Xhosa language course can be taught
in Bayreuth?
Online

Classroom
Blended

End of questionnaire

Thank you