优秀二语学习者动机变化的回溯研究——基于绘图、访谈与叙事法的三角验证

A retrodictive study on motivational dynamics of good Chinese L2 learners:A triangulation of graphics,interviews and narrative inquiries

本研究采用回溯性二语动机水平变化绘图、访谈和叙事法相结合的混合研究方法,探究了3位中国优秀二语学习者动机水平变化的主要特点及影响因素。结果表明:(1)优秀二语学习者的动机变化受兴趣、成就感、未来愿景、语言工具性和环境等多种因素影响,这些因素构成一个交互作用的复杂动态系统;(2)优秀二语学习者的动机变化轨迹、语言工具性意识和环境利用存在明显个体差异性;(3)二语动机通过自组织调节以适应环境。

This study uses mixed methods of retrodictive motivational change graphics,interviews and narrative inquiries to identify major characteristics and causes of motivational changes of three good Chinese L2 learners.The results indicate that:(1)the motivational changes of good Chinese L2 learners are influenced by multiple factors including interest,sense of achievement,future visions,language instrumentality and environment,and these factors interact to form a complex dynamic system;(2)individual differences are found in good L2 learners'trajectories of motivational development and treatments of language instrumentality and environment;(3)motivational variations are well adapted to environment through self-organization.