试论英语学习者动机的主要来源及特点

EFL Learners’ Motivation:Major Sources and Dynamic Features

我国对于外语学习动机的研究大多以西方的经典或扩展模式为思路,但西方模式未必完全适应我国实际,尤其是我国大学非英语专业本科生形成了一个独特的英语学习群体。本文采取问卷调查形式,用SPSS统计软件对相关数据作了因子分析,试图探讨该群体英语学习动机来源及其动态特征。因子分析将动机来源分六类:求知欲、教学环境、特定文化背景、短期目标、长期目标、自我认识。初步结果表明,教学环境的影响占有较大比重并与求知欲及短期目标都有较为密切的联系。

Most studies on EFL learners＇ motivation in China are made by following the classical model of Gardner and Lambert, or Dǒrnyei. This paper explores the major sources and features of EFL learners＇ motivation in China with the help of a questionnaire and SPSS. Results show the following features： 1） As a whole, sources of motivation are filled with the unique characteristic of Chinese culture; 2） Teaching and learning situation influence many subjects＇ English learning; 3） Teaching and learning situation is closely related to learners＇ instinct of curiosity and short-term objectives.