Motivational Dynamics in Language Learning - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1783092556 ISBN 13: 9781783092550

Casa editrice: Multilingual Matters Ltd, 2014

Riassunto

This landmark volume offers a collection of conceptual papers and data-based research studies that investigate the dynamics of language learning motivation from a complex dynamic systems perspective. The chapters seek to answer the question of how we can understand motivation if we perceive it as a continuously changing and evolving entity rather than a fixed learner trait.

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Recensione

This pioneering volume brings together an impressive collection of studies on the applications of dynamic systems theory to the research of language learning motivation. Its strengths lie in offering new theoretical perspectives and groundbreaking methodological tools in researching motivation in various contexts. This book will prove to be a valuable and stimulating resource for anyone interested in the complex interplay of context, individual learner characteristics and processes of second language acquisition. --Judit Kormos, Lancaster University, UK

L'autore

Zoltán Dörnyei is Professor of Psycholinguistics at the School of English, University of Nottingham. He has published widely on various aspects of second language acquisition and language learning motivation including Motivation, Language Identity and the L2 Self (2009, edited with Ema Ushioda).
Peter D. MacIntyre is Professor of Psychology at Cape Breton University. His research focuses on the dynamic changes in emotion and cognition that take place as part of the psychology of communication. He is the co-author of Capitalizing on Language Learners' Individuality (2014, with Tammy Gregersen).
Alastair Henry teaches at University West, Sweden and has a PhD in Language Education from the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on motivation in third language learning and gender differences in L2 motivation.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Multilingual Matters Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783092556
• ISBN 13: 9781783092550
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 429
• Redattore: Dornyei Zoltan, Macintyre Peter D., Henry Alastair