One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language.However,in some ways,the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed.In fact,a lot of studies have shown tha...One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language.However,in some ways,the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed.In fact,a lot of studies have shown that identity may influence the reasons behind language acquisition,especially in bilingual or multilingual societies.Learning English can provide EFL(English as a Foreign Language)students with a good sense of identity and encourage them to practice their agency,which can improve learning efficiency and effectiveness.This paper examines how the efficacy and results of language learning are influenced by the learner’s identity.展开更多
There are various affective factors which have a profound influence on foreign language learning,such as aptitude,social-psychological factors and emotion,etc,among which the social-psychological factors,namely,motiva...There are various affective factors which have a profound influence on foreign language learning,such as aptitude,social-psychological factors and emotion,etc,among which the social-psychological factors,namely,motivation and attitude,are the focus ofthis thesis.This thesis aims to analyze the role played by motivation and attitude in foreign language learning.展开更多
This paper is mainly about how the two affective factors—motivation and attitude influence adults' foreign language learning. The topic is discussed from the aspect of some factors which indirectly influence adul...This paper is mainly about how the two affective factors—motivation and attitude influence adults' foreign language learning. The topic is discussed from the aspect of some factors which indirectly influence adults' language learning through influencing their learning motivation. Also positive attitude will promote adult foreign language learning.展开更多
Based on the definition of motivation,this thesis takes the material of the core journals of foreign languages over the past 10 years,analyzes the research content,research subjects,and research methods,through the re...Based on the definition of motivation,this thesis takes the material of the core journals of foreign languages over the past 10 years,analyzes the research content,research subjects,and research methods,through the research on the recent development of foreign language learning motivation,and aims to provide some teaching implications for the future English teaching.展开更多
After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when t...After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when they are sophomores and seniors. It intends to identify some components of foreign language learning motivation and probes into the causes for the changing motivations of students throughout 4-year college education. The findings suggest that the instrumental motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning context.展开更多
Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students h...Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students have and how can a teacher positively affect the motivation of his or her students？展开更多
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 stude...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.展开更多
本文讨论了 Williams,M.和 R. L . Burden的具有认知主义和社会建构主义性质的学习动机理论 ,分析了学习动机的构成要素和影响学习动机的诸多因素 ;讨论了 Dornyei的外语学习动机模式——外语学习动机与目的语层面、与学习者个体层面、...本文讨论了 Williams,M.和 R. L . Burden的具有认知主义和社会建构主义性质的学习动机理论 ,分析了学习动机的构成要素和影响学习动机的诸多因素 ;讨论了 Dornyei的外语学习动机模式——外语学习动机与目的语层面、与学习者个体层面、与学习环境层面等方面的因素紧密相关。在讨论了这些理论的基础上 。展开更多
文摘One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language.However,in some ways,the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed.In fact,a lot of studies have shown that identity may influence the reasons behind language acquisition,especially in bilingual or multilingual societies.Learning English can provide EFL(English as a Foreign Language)students with a good sense of identity and encourage them to practice their agency,which can improve learning efficiency and effectiveness.This paper examines how the efficacy and results of language learning are influenced by the learner’s identity.
文摘There are various affective factors which have a profound influence on foreign language learning,such as aptitude,social-psychological factors and emotion,etc,among which the social-psychological factors,namely,motivation and attitude,are the focus ofthis thesis.This thesis aims to analyze the role played by motivation and attitude in foreign language learning.
文摘This paper is mainly about how the two affective factors—motivation and attitude influence adults' foreign language learning. The topic is discussed from the aspect of some factors which indirectly influence adults' language learning through influencing their learning motivation. Also positive attitude will promote adult foreign language learning.
文摘Based on the definition of motivation,this thesis takes the material of the core journals of foreign languages over the past 10 years,analyzes the research content,research subjects,and research methods,through the research on the recent development of foreign language learning motivation,and aims to provide some teaching implications for the future English teaching.
文摘After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when they are sophomores and seniors. It intends to identify some components of foreign language learning motivation and probes into the causes for the changing motivations of students throughout 4-year college education. The findings suggest that the instrumental motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning context.
文摘Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students have and how can a teacher positively affect the motivation of his or her students？
文摘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.
文摘本文讨论了 Williams,M.和 R. L . Burden的具有认知主义和社会建构主义性质的学习动机理论 ,分析了学习动机的构成要素和影响学习动机的诸多因素 ;讨论了 Dornyei的外语学习动机模式——外语学习动机与目的语层面、与学习者个体层面、与学习环境层面等方面的因素紧密相关。在讨论了这些理论的基础上 。
