Describing Students' Willingness to Communicate in Emi-based Program at a Private Islamic University

Abstract

This study describes the willingness to communicate (WTC) in English among undergraduate students enrolled in an International Program of Communication at a private Islamic university in Yogyakarta. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study applies a survey methodology to assess the WTC levels of students from the International Program of Communication (IPC). A total of 48 students participated, with data collected through questionnaires that were analyzed using SPSS for descriptive statistics. The findings reveal varying levels of WTC across different domains, including speaking and listening with the highest mean score 6.19 and standard deviation of 0.994, writing with the highest mean score of 6.33 and standard deviation 0.902 and reading with the highest mean score 6.52 and standard deviation 0.740. The study highlights the importance of understanding WTC as a critical factor in language acquisition and communication effectiveness in EMI contexts. Recommendations for enhancing students' WTC and suggestions for future research are provided, emphasizing the need for supportive learning environments that encourage active participation in English communication.