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Influence of Gay Language on the English Proficiency of Freshmen Students

Lilian B. Dupa | Angela Paula Quiboloy

 

Abstract:

The flourishing of gay language in society shows the dynamism of language. This study sought to determine whether the proliferation of gay language could have a relationship with the English proficiency of freshmen college students. Using a two part survey questionnaire and an English Grammar Competency Test, the study found that the level of use of gay language among higher education institutions students is low, which indicates that the usage of gay language is manifested by the respondents once in a while at a long interval of time. The level of the English proficiency of the respondents in terms of grammar is average. In terms of significant difference in the level of English proficiency among the respondents when analyzed according to their demographic profile, there is a significant difference in terms of gender while there is none in terms of economic status and religious affiliations. In terms of significant relationship between the use of gay language and English proficiency of the respondents, findings revealed that there is no significant relationship.