The study of motivation to learn a L2 is a thoroughly discussed and researched subject in the field of L2 acquisition. Nevertheless questions like “What is motivation? How do humans get motivated? What specifies motivation in language learning?” (Nakata 2006, p. 23) are very difficult, maybe even impossible, to answer entirely.
So the aim of the following investigation should not be to give a complete picture of research on L2 motivation but to explore special parts of this extensive topic more precisely and to find out what exactly a teacher can contribute to a motivational teaching in the L2 classroom.
To show how to enhance students’ motivational intensity, it is necessary to know what motivation is. Therefore the complex theoretical concept of motivation itself will be dealt with at first in this paper. Furthermore there are various kinds of motivation which have been identified by researchers. Some of them will be presented in connection with their theoretical concepts and with reference to this it should be discussed if there is a type of motivation being most effective in terms of L2 learning. In a further step the factors of L2 motivation influencing the level of L2 learning motivation will be investigated in more detail. Having dealt with the nature of motivation itself and its factors the research will have a more practical orientation to the foreign language classroom. For that the point of view will be directed towards teachers and their possibilities of using motivational strategies and techniques in the foreign language classroom. The question how students’ motivation can be increased should be the issue to discuss in this place.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Motivation
- Definition
- Types of Second Language Motivation
- Self-determination Theory: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
- Gardner's Motivation Theory: Integrative and Instrumental Motivation
- Components of Second Language Motivation - Dörnyei's Extended Framework
- Basic Ideas of Dörnyei
- Language-Related Factors
- Learner Factors
- Learning-Situation-Related Factors
- Motivational Strategies in the Foreign Language Classroom - An Overview
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the complex concept of motivation in second language acquisition and its implications for teaching. It delves into the nature of motivation, examines different types of motivation, and analyzes factors that influence learner motivation. The paper then shifts its focus to the practical aspects of fostering motivation in the foreign language classroom, discussing strategies and techniques that teachers can employ to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Defining Motivation in Second Language Acquisition
- Examining Different Types of Motivation
- Analyzing Factors Influencing Learner Motivation
- Exploring Motivational Strategies for the Foreign Language Classroom
- Enhancing Students' Motivational Intensity
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction acknowledges the complexity of motivation in L2 acquisition and outlines the paper's objectives, focusing on exploring specific aspects of motivation and its practical implications for teaching. It highlights the importance of understanding motivation for fostering effective language learning.
- Motivation: This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of motivation, providing various definitions from different scholars. It emphasizes the dynamic and changing aspects of motivation and identifies challenges in defining the term. The chapter also introduces the concept of self-determination theory, outlining its core principles and the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts and topics explored in this work include motivation, second language acquisition, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, self-determination theory, learner factors, language-related factors, learning-situation-related factors, and motivational strategies in the foreign language classroom.
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- Steffi Joetze (Author), 2008, Motivation and Motivating in the Foreign Language Classroom, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/174062
