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    Gender and language learning motivation
    (Université De Larbi Ben M’hidi Oum EL Bouaghi, 2022) Djelal, Mostefa; Dafri, Haythem; Chaira, Farid
    Learning a foreign language is a complex process due to a large number of factors that interfere in it. One of such factors that deserves serious attention is gender. In this research, the relationship between the learners' gender and their motivation toward learning foreign language is considered for investigation. The study targets the EFL learners at the department of English (University of Larbi Ben M'hidi - Oum El Bouaghi), from which the 60 participants were selected. The study adopts a quantitative method, making use of a questionnaire as the main data collection tool and statistical tests for analysis. The results of this study have shown that there is a relationship between students' motivation to learn English and their gender, and that the latter has an effect on the mindset of the learners. Generally speaking, females were found to be more motivated, and have passion to learn English. Males, on the other hand, were found to be less motivated. The study concludes with a number of recommendations and suggestions that were put forward with regard to learners' motivation, in particular, and English learning, in general.