Sources of FNE among First Year LMD 1 Students of Abderrahmane Mira University

The aim of this study was first to diagnose the existence of Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE) and its perceived sources by first year university EFL learners at Abderrahmane Mira University. For this, we used Horwitz, Horwitz and Cope's (1986) Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and mere items reflecting FNE were treated. Results showed internal reliability with an alpha coefficient of .704. Then, to investigate the possible sources of FNE, we interviewed eight students. Findings revealed that teachers and peers were cited as the major sources (interaction and error correction). Besides, interviewees referred to low proficiency and low self-confidence.