Common Problems in Developing English Speaking Proficiency Among First-Year

Ateneo de Davao Students

A Thesis submitted

to the department of Languages, Literature and Arts

Ateneo de Davao University

In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirement of the Degree

Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary Studies

Darlyn J. Galido

Gabriela Andrea F. Mackay

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter I

Introduction

Background of the Study 1

Review of Related Literature 3

Theoretical Framework 25

Statement of the Problem 28

Conceptual Paradigm 29

Hypothesis 31

Significance of the Study 31

Scope and Limitation 32

Definition of Terms 32

Chapter II

Methodology

Research Design 34

Research Locale 35
Research Sample 36

Research Instrument 37

Data Collection Procedure 37

Data Analysis 37