Title: Motivation in English Language Learning: A Study of English Language Centers in Hyderabad
Abstract: y Abstract: This study analyzes and determines the socio-psychological aspect of EL learners studying English language overtly in addition to their college / university education in various language centers in Hyderabad. The study focuses on motiva- tion a contributing factor in second language acquisition, particularly on Gardener's concept of instrumental and integrative motivations of students. In order to deter- mine the students' tendency towards the L2 acquisition 60 subjects of population of 2 renowned English Language Centers were selected randomly and were given them a questionnaire based on Gardner, Smythe, and Smythe (1974) Attitude / Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). The results revealed existing phenomena of learners' motiva- tion in L2 learning. Instrumental motivation was observed as dominant attitude. This study opens many vistas for new researches.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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