声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Objective of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Motivation
2.2 Definition of Second Language Learning Motivation
2.3 Development of L2 Learning Motivation Research
2.3.1 Gardner’s L2 Learning Motivation Theory
2.3.2 Sociocultural Influence on L2 Learning Motivation
2.4 The L2 Motivational Self System
2.4.2 Theoretical Basis of L2MSS
2.4.3 Main Contents of L2 Motivational Self System
2.4.4 Related Research on the L2 Motivational Self System
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Participants
3.2 Instruments
3.2.1 Questionnaire
3.2.2 Interview
3.3 Procedures
3.4 Reliability Analysis of Questionnaire Data
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1.1 Research Question One
4.1.2 Research Question Two
4.1.3 Research Question Three
4.2 Discussion
4.2.1 Differences in English Learning Motivation between Liberal Arts and Science Undergraduates
4.2.2 Main Factors Influencing English Learning Motivation for Liberal Arts and Science Undergraduates
4.2.3 Correlations between Future Self-guides and Motivated Learning Behavior
Chapter 5 Conclusions and Implications
5.1 Main Findings
5.2 Implications
5.2.1 Implications for Teachers
5.2.2 Implications for Students
5.3 Limitations of the Research
5.4 Suggestions for Future Study
References
Appendices
Publications
Acknowledgements
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