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"She was a Bitch": A Socio-Educational Perspective on Motivation for Learning English.
Dalarna University, School of Languages and Media Studies, English.
2007 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
Abstract [en]

Abstract This degree project focuses motivation for learning English among a group of Swedish upper secondary school students. By employing a socio-educational perspective, some vital factors behind a strong motivation for learning English in school are investigated through individual interviews. Components in the past, heralding either a high level of motivation for English or a low such, are primarily focused. Moreover, essential socio-educational factors behind managing to achieve grades in English despite a low level of motivation and various impediments, such as severe socio-psychological adversities, are looked into. While motivation for English is emphasized as a critical factor, in accordance with socio-educational motivation theory, the study also stresses the importance of a positive first encounter with the English language, a satisfying English teacher-student relationship, and a sense of success in the English classroom. But above all, the study stresses a need for early tests among young students for reading disabilities, which according to this study often go undetected and thus severely impede any kind of second language learning and motivation.

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2007. , p. 38
Keywords [en]
socio-educational, learning, motivation, english, teacher-student relationship, pedagogy, teaching methods, special educational provision, Individual Programme, learning impediments, grades
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-3248OAI: oai:dalea.du.se:3248DiVA, id: diva2:518406
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Humanities, Theology
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Available from: 2008-04-24 Created: 2008-04-24 Last updated: 2012-04-24Bibliographically approved

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