Date of Award
2012
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.Ed.
Department
Education
Keywords
English, Language, Motivation, Multicultural, Pedagogy, Self-regulated
Supervisor
Terry Sefton
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Abstract
Previous research on motivation in second language learners has used teacher-centered theories to formulate ways to improve motivation through pedagogy. This current research explores the strategies that language learners use to keep themselves motivated during the task of learning a second language. Multiple methods are used including interviews, auto ethnography, Five Lenses, and writing as inquiry. Shared and unique learning strategies are found and are categorized under four major categories: media, culture, society, and academia. Some results support findings of previous research by Gardner and Dornyei. Themes that emerged include English imperialism, acculturation, second language identity, career enhancement, , social status, family dynamics (including gender), and the importance of environment in acquiring a second language.
Recommended Citation
Memar-Sadeghi, Mehrnaz, "Observing Perceptions of Successful Second Language Learners of their Sources of Motivation and their Learning Strategies" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5580.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5580