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Self-Determination, Engagement, and Identity in Learning German: Some Directions in the Psychology of Language Learning Motivation
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Noels, Kimberly A.; Chaffee, Kathryn; Lou, Nigel Mantou; Dincer, Ali – Online Submission, 2016
Drawing from Self-Determination Theory and diverse theories of language learning motivation, we present a framework that (1) represents a range of orientations that students may take towards learning German, and (2) explains how these orientations are connected to language learning engagement and diverse linguistic and non-linguistic outcomes. We…
Descriptors: Self Determination, German, Second Language Learning, Social Environment
Orientations to Learning German: Heritage Language Background and Motivational Processes
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Noels, Kimberly A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2005
This study examined how two motivational substrates may be differentially important depending upon the learner's language background. Students registered in German classes (N = 99) completed a questionnaire that assessed (a) their intrinsic, extrinsic, integrative, and instrumental reasons for learning German; (b) their feelings of autonomy,…
Descriptors: German, Heritage Education, Ukrainian, Learning Motivation
Orientations to Learning German: The Effects of Language Heritage on Second-Language Acquisition.
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Noels, Kimberly A.; Clement, Richard – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
A study of college students' motivation for learning, and other social-psychological aspects of second language learning, found students learn German for instrumental, friendship, travel, identification/influence, and knowledge reasons. Fluency was related to motivation, and students of German heritage had higher self-confidence in the German…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Background, Family Characteristics, Foreign Countries