Why Are You Learning a Second Language? Motivational Orientations and Self-Determination Theory.

Noels, Kimberly A.; Pelletier, Luc G.; Clement, Richard; Vallerand, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ601533

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Why Are You Learning a Second Language? Motivational Orientations and Self-Determination Theory.

Noels, Kimberly A.; Pelletier, Luc G.; Clement, Richard; Vallerand, Robert J.

Language Learning, v50 n1 p57-85 Mar 2000

Assesses the validity and reliability of a scale of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for second language learning, and examines the relations between these types of motivation and the four orientations discussed by Clement and Kruidenier (1983). Results are discussed with reference to how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are relevant to theorizing on the role of orientations in second language motivation. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Learning Motivation, Questionnaires, Rating Scales, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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