Through readings and viewings, note-taking, 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 convenient ways to become more motivated while learning at university. This class is useful not only for English, but for any subject you learn with more confidence.

L2 Motivational Self System Class Content

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Zoltán Dörnyei

Class 01 04/12/2023 Orientation & L2 Motivational Self System

Class 02 04/17/2023 Definitions of the L2 Motivational Self System

Class 03 04/19/2023 L2 Motivation & Language Learning Experience

Class 04 04/24/2023 L2 Motivation & The Ought-to Self

Class 05 04/26/2023 The Ought-to Self & Attitudes to Learning English

Class 06 05/01/2023 Attitudes to Learning English & Language Learning Experiences

Class 07 05/08/2023 Attitudes to Learning English & The Ought-to Self

Class 08 05/10/2023 The Ought-to Self & The Ideal Self

Class 09 05/15/2023 The Ideal Self & The L2 Self System Paper

Class 10 05/17/2023 Writing Workshop 1 for Your Paper (First Draft)

Class 11 05/22/2023 Writing Workshop 2 for Your Paper (Second Draft)

Class 12 05/24/2023 Writing Workshop 3 for your Paper (Final Draft)

Class 13 05/29/2023 Final Paper and Presentation Introduction

Class 14 05/31/2023 Presentation Workshop

Class 15 06/05/2023 Presentation Day