Researching Language Learning Motivation: A Concise Guide

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One of the most active areas in the field of second language acquisition, language learning motivation is a burgeoning area of research. Yet the plethora of new ideas and research directions can be confusing for newcomers to the discipline to navigate. Offering concise, bite-size overviews of key contemporary research concepts and directions, this book provides an invaluable guide to the contemporary state of the field. Making the discussion of key topics accessible to a wider audience, each chapter is written by a leading expert and reflects on cutting-edge research issues. From well-established concepts, such as engagement and learning goals, to emerging ideas, including contagion and plurilingualism, this book provides easy to understand overviews and analysis of key contemporary themes. Helping readers understand a field which can appear highly technical and overwhelming, Researching Language Learning Motivation provides valuable insights, perspectives and practical applications.

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This book is informative and a delight to read. It has a wonderful tribute to Zoltn Drnyei at the beginning that is full of warmth and respect. Al-Hoorie and Szab have assembled a modern-day dream-team of researchers on language learning motivation from around the world. The topics discussed in the edited volume are cutting-edge yet presented in an accessible way. This will help graduate students and novice researchers in locking on to the current themes and research areas in foreign and second language learning motivation that need continued or more in-depth research. In this way, the book will capture the hearts and minds of young scholars, and will influence them in conducting robust, innovative work on language learning motivation. The book may indeed launch research trajectories and careers. * Paula Winke, Professor of Linguistics, Michigan State University, USA *
This volume includes contributions from leading and emerging experts in L2 motivation research. It aptly describes the central role of L2 motivation in the vibrant field of Psychology of Language Learning, and it offers an inspiring forward looking perspective, matching the momentum of contemporary L2 motivation research. * Juup Stelma, Senior Lecturer in TESOL, The University of Manchester, UK *
This expertly curated volume takes a refreshingly varied look into all corners of research on L2 motivation. In doing so, the volume editors manage to weave together a tapestry of ideas that is coherent yet theoretically and conceptually rich, posing an implied challenge to anyone who might underestimate the dynamicity of this domain. * Luke Plonsky, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, Northern Arizona University, USA *
This excellent book reviews research on motivationbut it does so much more! It departs from the customary treatment of motivation to break new ground, inviting us to think anew. The book is a fitting tribute to the scholar whom it honorsZoltan Drnyeiwith his vision, innovative and field-shaping influence. * Diane Larsen-Freeman, Professor Emerita, School of Education and Department of Linguistics, University of Michigan, USA *

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Ali H. Al-Hoorie teaches at the Jubail English Language and Preparatory Year Institute, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Fruzsina Szab is Lecturer in the Institute of English and American Studies at the University of Debrecen, Hungary.