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Type: Book Chapter

Directed motivational currents (DMC) in L2

Journal: Second Language Learning and Teaching (21937656)Year: 2019Volume: Issue: Pages: 9 - 17
Zarinabadi N.aKetabi S.a Tavakoli M.
a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-05472-4_2Language: English

Abstract

This chapter presets the theoretical underpinnings on L2 motivation and Directed Motivational Currents (DMCs). First, a brief overview of research on L2 motivation is presented. Then, the DMC construct, its core characteristics, and the theories related to it are explained in detail. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019.