Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (AsiaCALL 2022)

Dichotomy in English Language Learning Motivation: An Empirical Investigation Among Non-English Language Major Students

Authors
Patricia Mae T. Flores1, *, Richard M. Rillo2, Jomil Juanito1, Marianet R. Delos Santos1, Crisjame C. Toribio1, Ericson O. Alieto1
1Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga, Philippines
2Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
*Corresponding author. Email: lc201700152@wmsu.edu.ph
Corresponding Author
Patricia Mae T. Flores
Available Online 28 April 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-042-8_17How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Language Motivation; Language Learning; Instrumental Motivation; Integrative Motivation; Gender
Abstract

Language motivation is deemed to be an indicator of success in language learning and acquisition. Gardner identified two motivational constructs, namely instrumental and integrative, which categorize every person’s intention for language learning. This study aimed to determine the motivational orientations of non-English language majors towards English language learning in terms of their gender. The results of the study disclosed that the respondents have high integrative and instrumental motivation toward English language learning, that is, integrative motivation being the highest of the two motivational constructs. Further, the results also indicated that the respondents, regardless of gender, want to be proficient in the English language for the easier expression of thoughts, communication, and social interaction, not necessarily to the native speakers, but to its immediate social environment, where the English language is frequently used for communication. This study can provide relevant information in developing teaching strategies for English language learning among most students in the tertiary level.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (AsiaCALL 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 April 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-38476-042-8_17
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-042-8_17How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2023 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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AU  - Patricia Mae T. Flores
AU  - Richard M. Rillo
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AU  - Marianet R. Delos Santos
AU  - Crisjame C. Toribio
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