Posted by Katie Butler on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning.

Ch 8 of Ortega’s Understanding Second Language Acquisition focuses solely on L2 learner motivation.  She has posted a powerpoint online to help understand the chapter — USLA Ch 8 powerpoint

Also, check out this source:

• Guilloteaux, M. J., & Dörnyei, Z. (2008). Motivating language learners: Aclassroom-oriented investigation of the effects of motivational strategies onstudent motivation. TESOL Quarterly, 42, 55-77.

AND more places to look for research:

Main journals that publish SLA research, in alphabetical order:

Applied Linguistics, The Canadian Modern Language Review, International Journal of Applied Linguistics, International Review of Applied Linguistics, Language Learning, Language Learning & Technology (refereed, free online access: http://llt.msu.edu/), Language Teaching Research, The Modern Language Journal, Studies in Second Language Acquisition, System, TESOL Quarterly

Two applied linguistics journals are devoted to in-depth reviews of research areas:

Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, Language Teaching

Please see also the sections on “Annotated suggestions for further reading” at the end ofeach chapter in USLA.

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