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Direct linkDornyei, Zoltan; Al-Hoorie, Ali H. – Modern Language Journal, 2017
The theoretical paradigms of second language (L2) learning motivation developed over the past 25 years have been largely based on the study of English as a target language, which raises the question as to whether they are equally applicable to the understanding of the motivation to learn languages other than English (LOTEs). It is suggested in…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories, English (Second Language)
Henry, Alastair; Dornyei, Zoltan; Davydenko, Sofia – Modern Language Journal, 2015
In a series of articles Dörnyei and his colleagues (Dörnyei, Ibrahim, & Muir, 2015; Dörnyei, Muir, & Ibrahim, 2014; Muir & Dörnyei, 2013) describe the phenomenon of a period of intense and enduring motivation in pursuit of a highly desired personal goal or vision. These surges of motivational energy, which they call "Directed…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Learning Motivation, Learning Activities, Learner Engagement
Csizer, Kata; Dornyei, Zoltan – Modern Language Journal, 2005
Language learning motivation is a complex, composite construct, and although past research has identified a number of its key components, the interrelationship of these components has often been subject to debate. Similarly, the exact contribution of the various motivational components to learning behaviors and learning achievement has also been…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Structural Equation Models, Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedDornyei, Zoltan – Modern Language Journal, 1997
Investigates reasons for the success of cooperative learning (CL) from a psychological perspective, focusing on group dynamics and the motivational system generated by peer cooperation. Argues that the affective domain of CL plays a crucial role in the learning process. The paper summarizes the factors contributing to the promotion of learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, Cooperative Learning, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedDornyei, Zoltan – Modern Language Journal, 1994
The social psychological constructs postulated by Garner, Clement et al. are integrated into a proposed new framework of second/foreign language (L2) learning motivation. The proposed model comprises three levels: language, learner, and learning situation. Practical examples for motivating L2 learners are presented. (55 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Language Research, Models, Predictor Variables
Peer reviewedMacintyre, Peter D.; Dornyei, Zoltan; Clement, Richard; Noels, Kimberly A. – Modern Language Journal, 1998
A study examined linguistic, communicative, and social psychological variables affecting an individual's "willingness to communicate" (WTC) in a second language (L2), and suggests a model for integrating them that may useful in L2 WTC research. Twelve specific variables are identified and organized into layers in a heuristic model. It is…
Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Communicative Competence (Languages), Interpersonal Communication, Language Proficiency
