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Commentary: Motivation for Learning Languages Other than English in an English-Dominant World
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Duff, Patricia A. – Modern Language Journal, 2017
The majority of recent research on language learning motivation has reportedly focused on English as a target language, typically in relatively homogeneous, secondary and postsecondary "foreign language" settings. How applicable, then, are the theories and findings undergirding that research to our understanding of the contemporary…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories
Perspectives: Encouraging the Growth of Foreign Language Study.
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Byrnes, Heidi; Bruce, Anita; Schrier, Leslie L.; Sandrock, Paul; Webb, John; Gori, Katherine H.; Rhodes, Nancy; Christian, Donna – Modern Language Journal, 2002
Articles on encouraging growth in foreign language study focus on the following: "Encouraging the Growth of Foreign Language Study"; "Creating Intrinsic Motivation to Learn World Languages"; "Encouraging Growth by Changing Perception"; "Making the Link Between Enrollment and Learning Goals: A School District's Impact"; "Foreign Language Education:…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Language Enrollment, Learning Motivation, School Districts
Predicting Success in Intensive Foreign Language Courses.
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Currall, Steven C.; Kirk, Roger E. – Modern Language Journal, 1986
Describes an investigation of whether grades in an intensive French course could be predicted by combining information obtained in a brief interview conducted by the teacher with information from academic records. Results showed that overall grade point average is the best single predictor of performance in foreign language courses. (SED)
Descriptors: Academic Records, Aptitude Tests, French, Grade Point Average