Title: The Importance of Motivation in Second Language Learning Achievement
Abstract: Byun, Gil-Ja. 2013. The Importance of Motivation in Second Language Learning Achievement. Journal of Linguistic Studies 18(2), 101-122. Along with the influence of motivation in Second Language Learning (SLL) achievement, this study investigates what types of motivation are more powerful in SLL, and whether some factors including learning environment, teachers’ attitude and self-confidence affect motivation or not through a one-on-one interview with one participant. The result of the interview shows that instrumental motivation is stronger in SLL achievement than integrative motivation, and attribution theory and self-confidence theory are workable in SLL. This study suggests important pedagogical implications in relation to factors affecting student motivation such as the importance of the learning environment and teachers’ detailed feedback tailored to students’ needs and levels. (Macquarie Univertsity)
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-08-01
Language: en
Type: article
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