L2 Motivational Self System of International Chinese Students Learning English in the University of Leeds

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10.2991/978-2-38476-122-7_34How to use a DOI?

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L2 Motivational Self System; Ideal L2 Self; motivational differences

Abstract

It is inevitable for students to be motivated by specific factors. The researcher had conducted various research to find out the mode which is suitable for explaining the L2 motivations during the process of learning the second language. The first stage mainly focuses on the classroom to explain the phenomenon that learners’ self in physiology framework. Then, with the experiments revealed, the L2 Motivational Self System had been used in major studies of language acquisition. However, with the increasing impact of globalization, the model's limitations became apparent, prompting the development of alternative theories such as the L2 Motivational Self System.

The L2 Motivational Self System, constructed by incorporating the traditional L2 motivational system and the psychological concept of 'self,' consists of three key elements: the Ideal L2 Self, the Ought-to L2 Self, and the learning experience. Scholars worldwide have conducted various research to examine the power of the L2 Motivational Self System, particularly in Asian countries. However, empirical research in China remains scarce, especially concerning international Chinese students' L2 learning.

This essay addresses the dearth of research on the L2 Motivational Self System in China by conducting a small-scale study focused on international Chinese students at the University of Leeds. The research aims to compare motivational differences between students prioritizing communication with native speakers and those preferring interaction with speakers of their native language. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the most influential element of the L2 Motivational Self System for both groups.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Chenzi Yan
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/05
TI  - L2 Motivational Self System of International Chinese Students Learning English in the University of Leeds
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Sport Science, Education and Social Development (SSESD 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-122-7_34
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-122-7_34
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