The Dynamics of L2 Self and L2 Learning Motivation: A Qualitative Case Study of Korean ESL Students

摘要: This paper links Vygotskian sociocultural theory (SCT) and activity (Tae-Young Kim, 2007, 2009; Vygotsky, 1978, 1987) to Dornyei's (2005, 2009) second language (2) motivational self system. Since the majority of L2 motivation research has focused on quantitative data, an in-depth investigation learning from a qualitative orientation seems necessary. By analyzing interview data obtained four Korean adult English as (ESL) students, this focuses interface between SCT-based The participants were short-term visas lived in Toronto for approximately 10 months learn English. findings study suggest that 1) order facilitate learners' ESL learning, students' ought-to needs be internalized by learners transformed into their ideal self, 2) only when initial motive is integrated with specific goals sense participation does emerge. It argued SCT can applied system, will produce more robust having ecological validity.