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Motivation in Language Learning-the Main Motivation Constructs and Frameworks

Kexin Jiang

Abstract


Motivation has a great impact on second language learning, so it is important to have a good understanding of the theories of motivation and how motivation can affect second language learning. There are many motivation components in learners’ motivation system and their motivation may change over time. In addition, the development of language learning motivation theory is also reflexive and constant. This essay will focus on the “socio-educational model of second-language learning” proposed by Gardner and L2 Motivational Self System developed by Dörnyei. Besides, various motivational techniques that can be used by teachers to motivate students to learn second language will be introduced. In the end of this essay, the comparison between their constructs will also be discussed to discover the development of L2 motivation theory.

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L2 Motivation Theory; Socio-Educational Model of Second-Language Learning; L2 Motivational Self System

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v6i10.5586

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