LANGUAGE DOMINANCE OF THE BACHELOR OF SECONDARY

EDUCATION STUDENTS MAJOR IN FILIPINO AT WESTERN

PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY

A Research Submitted to the Faculty of the College of Education

Western Philippines University In partial fulfillment of the
requirements in Language Programs and Policies
in Multilingual Societies

AGA, MA. CRISTINA PIA B.

BRIONES, GENELYN A.
BANI, EMRAN KHAN A.
FAVILA, DIAME F.
LINGATING, LEAH MAY N.
SALAS, MARIEL B.
VALLES, NIKKA M.

Bachelor of Secondary Education English

January 2023

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 Acknowledgment

This research will never be successful without the guidance and support of

the important people behind this study. The researchers are very grateful and

would like to express their immeasurable appreciation and greatest gratitude for

the help and support of the following persons who in one way or another have

contributed to making this study possible.

First and foremost, to God Almighty, for His grace, blessings, guidance,

and for the gift strength and wisdom all throughout the research journey and its

successful completion.

To the loving Parents for the love, moral and financial support all the time.

To Prof. Karen Salve M. Maute, the research adviser and subject

Instructor. The researchers are very grateful for her invaluable support,

supervision, guidance, motivations, and patience.

To the respondents, Tertiary Education students of Western Philippines

University, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino, Second-year to

fourth-year students. This study will never be possible without their active

participation, cooperation, and willingness to learn. The researchers are

expressing so much appreciation and gratitude for your time and effort and

undying support.

The Researchers

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i
Acknowledgment ii
Table of Contents iii

CHAPTER PAGE
I INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Objectives of the Study 5
Theoretical framework 5
Research Paradigm 7
Significance of the Study 8
Definition of Terms 9
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 11
III METHODOLOGY
Research Design 18
Sampling Procedure 19
Research Participants 19
Research Instrument 19
Data Gathering Procedure 20
Data Analysis 21
IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

LIST OF TABLES

1.1 Dominant Language used by Tertiary education students in 22

different language Domains
1.2 Dominant Language used by The Tertiary Education 26
Students in various Verbal Activities
Language Policy 31

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary 34
Conclusion 35
Recommendations 35
BIBLIOGRAPHY
37
APPENDICES
39

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Documentation 41
Appendix B: Research Questionnaire 43
Appendix C: Curriculum Vitae 44

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