A Study on Hindi Language Learning Preferences among School Students in Tamil Nadu

सार

Language acquisition is a key factor in building communication skills, cultural understanding and education possibilities. India is a multilingual country which promotes learning of multiple languages to encourage national integration and social mobility. Hindi, the official language of India and a lingua franca in many parts of the country. The present study is an investigation of the interest of the school pupils in Tamil Nadu to learn Hindi language. The study used descriptive survey approach. Data were collected from 520 students studying in classes VI to X in government, government-aided, private state board and private CBSE schools. Statistical procedures such percentage analysis, mean, standard deviation, chi square test, t test, ANOVA, correlation and regression analysis were utilised. The data shows that 47.1 per cent students have moderate interest, 25.4 per cent have high interest and 27.5 per cent have poor interest in learning Hindi. The students’ interest was shown to be affected by attitude towards Hindi, professional objectives, encouragement by parents and media exposure. The study concludes that good learning environment, innovative teaching methods and technological support might contribute greatly to the learning of Hindi language for school kids in Tamilnadu.