Motivation in Second language Learning : Kinds and Factors
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Read the following before you attend the class today;
Motivation
in Language Learning: Kinds and Factors
Motivation is important for completing any
task. The success or failure of a task depends on motivational factors. Research shows that motivation plays a great
role in mastering a foreign language. Gardner says that the desire to learn a
language and the attitudes one has will help to develop a language.
Motivation is of four kinds.
Dornyei defines that motivation is of two kinds
– ‘intrinsic’ and ‘extrinsic’. Intrinsic motivation refers to the
enjoyable conditions in achieving an action. Extrinsic motivation refers to the
external conditions that help in achieving a target, i.e., offering a reward or
avoiding a punishment. These two are interdependent.
Brown and Gardner explained motivation as ‘instrumental’
and ‘integrative’ motivation. If we acquire a language to get a job or to
understand a brochure or a technical tool we use it as an instrument. It is called
instrumental motivation. This is short lived.
‘Integrative’ motivation helps the learner to
integrate himself with the culture of the second language group and become
involved in the social change. Integrative motivation helps for higher levels
of proficiency.
There are three factors that govern ‘motivation’.
1. Positive
attitude: The
learner should have an attitude towards the L2 community and that desire leads
him / her to become a member.
2. Enjoyment
of Learning: The joy of
learning internally motivates the learner to learn a new language quickly and easily.
Intrinsic motivation is stronger than extrinsic motivation.
3. External
Pressures: Certain external pressures like winning the appreciation of
teachers and parents, or examinations also help learners to acquire L2.
Learners'
motivation can go up and down depending on the context of language learning.
Motivation has a key role in the development of language skills. Teachers can
play a significant role in motivating learners to the learning of a
second/foreign language.
Answer the following questions:
1. What is 'motivation'?
2. How many kinds of 'motivation' are found?
3. Explain 'intrinsic' and 'extrinsic' motivation.
4. What is the difference between ' instrumental' and ' integrative' motivation?
5. Describe the three factors that govern motivation.
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Dr.KVB
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