外語學習動機理論的發展與教學研究的回顧

Abstract

本文為外語學習動機領域的文獻回顧。文中先指出這類研究的重要性及過去研究與實務間欠缺緊密連結的原因，其次是定義的說明和它在研究工具中的體現。在外語學習動機文獻的歷史回顧方面，本文追溯至1970年代外語學習動機的經典理論與概念，然後記錄了學者們如何經由實證資料的收集，提出對既有理論的質疑、修正、並進行一連串的對話與研究方向的調整。最後對較新的理論與近五、六年來的研究做出系統性的報導，並整理近來已發表於國際期刊的台灣本土英語學習動機研究。

This review article focuses on second/foreign language (L2) learning motivation theories and studies. The author identifies the importance of L2 motivation and explains why there seems to be a lack of connection between research and pedagogy. Definitions of the concept and how it has been operationalized are discussed. The major part of this paper is a historical account of L2 motivation studies. First, the author traces back to the classical theory of L2 motivation, describes its background, development, and influence on subsequent research. Second, how the construct has gradually been modified and research agenda been reoriented through various scholars' studies and intensive dialogues in the 1990s are documented. Third, latest theories are discussed and more recent studies beyond 2000 are introduced from macro and micro research perspectives. Finally, Taiwan-based L2 motivation studies that have been published internationally are included as the final part of this literature review.