THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
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Keywords: motivation, second language acquisition, integrative motivation, instrumental motivation, L2 motivational self system, self-determination theory, affective filter, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, language learning.Abstract
Annotation: This article is devoted to the topic 'The Role of Motivation in Second Language Acquisition.' The study examines the central role of motivation as a psychological and social construct in determining the rate and ultimate success of second language learning. The research analyses the foundational theoretical frameworks of motivation in second language acquisition, including Gardner and Lambert's integrative and instrumental motivation model, Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis, Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory, and Dörnyei's L2 Motivational Self System. The article further explores the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the influence of the learning environment on motivational dynamics, and the practical strategies teachers can employ to foster and sustain learner motivation. The pedagogical implications of motivation research for the design of second language curricula and classroom instruction are discussed with reference to contemporary empirical findings.
