Assessing the Role of English Language Skills in Law Subjects Among UiTM Accounting Students

The English language skills are predominantly recognised as the medium of delivery for the instruction in the majority of Malaysia’s higher education sector, encompassing law subjects. Consequently, it is vital for students to possess fluency in the English language skills while engaging with law subjects, especially for the accounting students, who are unfamiliar with it but need to encompass intricate legal concepts and terminology. All the complex statutes, case studies and reference materials are primarily in English; hence, strong English language skills are necessary to interpret the legal jargon and complete the assessments provided. This research paper analyses the relationship between English language competency and academic performance in law-related subjects among accounting students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). The authors evaluated data obtained via online questionnaires from the Perak and Pahang branches with a total of 109 respondents voluntarily. The results indicate a substantial relationship between students’ English language skills and their capacity to understand and interpret legal texts and articulate ideas effectively. The adoption of AI, digital learning tools and e-learning platforms reveals that students and lecturers may use them as valuable teaching aids in overcoming language barriers and enhancing understanding among students. The findings support the integration of innovative digital platforms into curriculum planning to foster both English proficiency and legal subject comprehension for accounting students. Ultimately, strengthening English language skills and leveraging digital tools can facilitate improving academic performance for accounting students in law subjects.

academic performance, English language skills, digital tools, law subject, UiTM accounting students

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