English Language Learning Motivation Among University of Raparin Students.
Barham Qadir Abubaker
Ministry of Education, Directorate of Education _ Pshdar
Shirwan Sharif Aziz
Education and Psychology Department, University of Raparin, Kurdistan Region
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.8.11.14
Keywords: English language learning, motivation, Raparin University students, intrinsic interest
Abstract
This current research aims to explore diverse motivation factors of learning English language among Raparin University students and the degree of these factors as well. The data was collected from 100 learners of English through a derived questionnaire which was designed on Likert Scale. The two methods of quantitative and qualitative have been used. The data is analyzed by SPSS software which provides accurate statistical analysis. According to the findings, intrinsic interest, Integrative Orientation, and instrumental motivation are the main factors that encouraged leaners to learn English as a worldwide spoken language. Recognizing and understanding these main motivational factors help the English language instructors to be more effective and make their students as active as possible.
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