二/外语学习领域归因研究现状分析

Causal attribution in Second/ Foreign Language learning contexts

归因是语言教学中的一个值得研究的领域。近年来归因研究发展迅速,越来越多的研究者和学者认识到归因的重要性,关注影响外语学习者、外语学习动机及学习成绩的不同归因。相关归因研究在理论、实证方面都取得了巨大的进步,但同时也存在着一些问题,有待进一步深入研究。

Causal attribution is incredibly valuable for language teaching. The past decade witnessed the rapid development of the studies of attribution theory in language teaching. Being aware of the importance of attribution theory, a large body of researchers and scholars focus their attention on the studies of language learners＇ attribution, the relationship between language learners＇ attribution and language learning motivation, and language proficiency etc.. Despite the great theoretical and empirical achievements of attribution theory, some problems still need further exploration.