GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

This course is for students intending to explore motivational issues to learn second languages (L2s) within the context of comparative education. It provides basic understandings of conceptual frameworks of L2 motivation and a historical overview of the development of the L2 motivational studies focusing on social, cognitive and educational aspects of motivational psychology. Its purpose is to give an insight into significant variables of L2 motivation as core elements in L2 education from a global perspective. It explains how they are affected by globalisation and local settings related to L2 learners such as their ethnic backgrounds, age, L2 learning conditions, etc., especially in the teaching of English (foreign languages). This course also studies how to put the related knowledge into practice: it gives an insight into collections of the related research studies ranging worldwide and is expected to stimulate debate on how to deal with motivational aspects effectively in L2 education.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
(1) Learn important concepts, perspectives, and theories in L2 motivation.
(2) Understand basic factors that influence L2 motivation.
(3) Explain basic factors that influence building theoretical frameworks of L2 motivation.

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

英語 / English

The presentation, final exam and writing assignment are required for the completion of this course; students are to choose one of the course topics and are required to make a presentation and submit a writing assignment on it. Submission of the final requirements and feedback will be on the learning management systems (HOPPII, etc.).

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]：Introduction

Course guidance on Comparative Education

2[対面/face to face]：The Conceptualisation of Motivation

Issues in defining motivation and its fundamental challenges

3[対面/face to face]：The Development of the L2 Motivational Studies (1)

Issues in the classical studies

4[対面/face to face]：The Development of the L2 Motivational Studies (2)

Issues in the social-psychological period

5[対面/face to face]：The Development of the L2 Motivational Studies (3)

Issues in the cognitive-situated period

6[対面/face to face]：The Development of the L2 Motivational Studies (4)

Issues in the process-oriented and socio-dynamic periods

7[対面/face to face]：L2 Motivation in Practice

Issues in teaching strategies and approaches

8[対面/face to face]：L2 Motivation in Context

Issues in demotivating influences

9[対面/face to face]：L2 Motivation Research from a Global Perspective (1)

Issues in cross-sectional studies

10[対面/face to face]：L2 Motivation Research from a Global Perspective (2)

Issues in longitudinal studies

11[対面/face to face]：Presentation (1)

Preparation for presentation: checking contents, materials, procedure and performance

12[対面/face to face]：Presentation (2)

Discuss and review (1)

13[対面/face to face]：Presentation (3)

Discuss and review (2)

14[対面/face to face]：Consolidation of Comparative Education

Final exam and review

1. Every week before attending class, students are required to comprehend the assigned readings.
2. Students are required to choose one of the related topics and write a reflective paper.
3. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Dörnyei, Z., & Ushioda, E. (2011). Teaching and researching motivation. Cambridge University Press.

1. Apple, T. M., Silva, Da D., & Fellner, T. (eds.). (2017). L2 selves and motivations in Asian contexts. Multilingual Matters.
2. Dörnyei, Z. (2005). The psychology of the language learner. LEA.
3. Dörnyei, Z., & Ushioda, E. (eds.). (2009). Motivation, language identity and the L2 self. Multilingual Matters.
4. Dörnyei, Z. et al. (2006). Motivation, language attitudes and globalisation: A Hungarian perspective. Multilingual Matters.
5. Ushioda, E. (2013). International perspectives on motivation: Language learning and professional challenges. Palgrave Macmillan.

Evaluation will be based on:
1. Class participation (10%)
2. Presentation (30%)
3. Writing assignment (30%)
4. Final Exam (30%)
More than 2 unexcused absences will result in failure of this course.

More frequent and detailed notices of class activities and tasks will be given in order to allow students to prepare for class discussions, final requirements, etc.

Use a laptop in class, get lecture materials, etc. in HOPPII.

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