Exploring Dynamics of L2 Motivation. A Socio-Contextual Persective from Pakistan

      Аннотация: Considering L2 motivation as a vibrant assemblage of sensitive cognitions and affective to stimulate invidual learning, this book focuses on exploring ESL motivation in Pakistani context. Based on data collected through mixed methods, results present a complex picture of L2 motivation where it remains a dynamic and vibrant force. Almost all students demonstrate strong motivational patterns, however, their achievements don't match their motivational patterns. Analysis of socio-contextual factors show that there are multiple factors involved in the process of long-term motivation and teachers haven to keep in mind different social, cultural, psychological and even genetic factors while selecting teaching strategies for ESL learners in Pakistan and elsewhere in the world.

Ключевые слова: ESL, Pakistan, Dynamic Systems, L2 motivation, Socio-Contextual