Through readings and viewings, reflective activities, and in-class discussions, you can analyze your motivation by learning more about your language learning experience, your ought-to self, and ideal self. Then, you can find many empowering ways to become more motivated while learning at university.
ESP1 -L2 Motivational Self System -W 1st
You can analyze your motivation by learning more about your language learning experience, your ought-to self, and your ideal self through readings and viewings, note-taking, reflective activities, and in-class discussions. Then, you can find many convenient ways to become more motivated while learning at university. This class is beneficial not only for English, but for any subject, where you learn more confidently.
L2 Motivational Self System Class Content
PLEASE CLICK ON THE CLASS DATE FOR THE SUMMARY & HOMEWORK
Useful Links:
Zoltán Dörnyei (Wikipedia, but this is the most extensive body of current documentation of his works. Sadly, he passed away too young in 2022.)
Zoltán Dörnyei -University of Nottingham
1st Semester:
Class 01 04/16/2025 Orientation & L2 Motivational Self System
Class 02 04/23/2025 Definitions of the L2 Motivational Self System
Class 03 04/30/2025 L2 Motivation & Language Learning Experience
Class 04 05/07/2025 L2 Motivation & The Ought-to Self
Class 05 05/14/2025 The Ought-to Self & Attitudes to Learning English
Class 06 05/21/2025 Attitudes to Learning English & Language Learning Experiences
Class 07 05/28/2025 Attitudes to Learning English & The Ought-to Self
Class 08 06/04/2025 The Ought-to Self & The Ideal Self
Class 09 06/11/2025 The Ideal Self & The L2 Self System Paper
Class 10 06/18/2025 Writing Workshop 1 for Your Paper (First Draft)
Class 11 06/25/2025 Writing Workshop 2 for Your Paper (Second Draft)
Class 12 07/02/2025 Writing Workshop 3 for your Paper (Final Draft)
Class 13 07/09/2025 Final Paper and Presentation Introduction