Analysis of Learning Motivation in Foreign Language Acquisiton: How do non-English majors’ Motivation Impacts Learning Outcome

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10.2991/mdhss-13.2013.41How to use a DOI?

Keywords

foreign language acquisition, learning motivation

Abstract

Learning motivation has been a hot issue in the sphere of foreign language acquisition for years. Studies proved that motivational factors are critical to the achievement of language learning. In order to have a better understanding of students’ English learning motivation and how their motivation impact learning outcome, a survey is conducted among 100 non-English majors in Qingdao Agricultural University by using a self-designed questionnaire. The results show that 68% of the participants prefer instrumental motivation in English learning; students who prefer integrative and intrinsic motivation achieve better in CET-4 and CET-6. Based on the research findings, transforming students’ learning motivation and building a harmonious learning atmosphere are suggested so as to enhance students’ learning proficiency.

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© 2013, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fang Huang
AU  - Yuhuan Wang
PY  - 2013/12
DA  - 2013/12
TI  - Analysis of Learning Motivation in Foreign Language Acquisiton: How do non-English majors’ Motivation Impacts Learning Outcome
BT  - Proceedings of the 2013 International Conference on the Modern Development of Humanities and Social Science
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 159
EP  - 162
SN  - 1951-6851
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/mdhss-13.2013.41
DO  - 10.2991/mdhss-13.2013.41
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