摘要
在阐述学习动机在第二语言/外语学习领域的理论研究的基础上,进行一项关于外语学习动机变化的实证研究。首先对156名学生在大学一年级和三年级初进行两次关于外语学习动机问卷调查。通过分析调查结果,找出部分外语学习动机构成因素以及大学期间学习动机影响变化的原因。研究表明,在外语学习环境下,功能性动机对外语学习起重要作用。
After reviewing the main theoretical researches in second/foreign language learning motivation, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 college students when they are freshmen and juniors. It intends to identify some components of foreign language learning motivation and probes into the causes for the changing motivations of students throughout four-year college education. The findings suggest that instrumental motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning context.
关键词
学习动机
功能性动机
外语学习
实证研究
learning motivation
instrumental motivation
foreign language learning
case study
