Directed Motivational Currents and Language Education - Exploring Implications for Pedagogy

This book presents empirical research which investigates directed motivational currents (DMCs) in the context of second language learning and motivation. The studies explore participants' individual experiences of DMCs, and the practical implications of DMC theory for L2 pedagogy through the use of intensive group projects.

About the author

Christine Muir is an Assistant Professor in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Nottingham, UK. Her research interests include language learner motivation, the self in language learning, language learner psychology, language learner narratives and narrative identity.

Summary

This book presents empirical research which investigates directed motivational currents (DMCs) in the context of second language learning and motivation. The studies explore participants’ individual experiences of DMCs, and the practical implications of DMC theory for L2 pedagogy through the use of intensive group projects.

Product details

• Authors: Christine Muir
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9781788928854
• ISBN: 978-1-78892-885-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 240 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 575 g
• Series: Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching; Psychology of Language Learnin
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures