ダイナミックシステム理論に基づいた新しい動機づけ研究の可能性 - L2 Motivation research from the perspective of Dynamic Systems Theory: Some suggestions toward a new framework

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廣森 友人 - Hiromori, Tomohito, 明治大学 - Meiji University

Although L2 motivation studies conducted so far offer various insights into effective L2 instruction, they have also had several drawbacks, such as (1) they have used a “top-down” approach from theory and research to practice, thus lacking a situation-specific perspective, and (2) they have employed cross-sectional designs, thus lacking a developmental perspective. This paper states that Dynamic Systems Theory (DST), which originated in the fields of physics and mathematics, has the potential to serve as a valuable basis for overcoming these drawbacks. More specifically, it shows methodological procedures in verifying the factors that have an effect on increased or decreased L2 motivation from the viewpoint of DST, and examines DST’s potential for adaptation to research in the fields of applied linguistics and second language acquisition.

本論では、近年の第2言語学習に関わる動機づけ研究の課題を指摘した上で、それを解決するための新しい枠組みとしてダイナミックシステム理論を紹介する。ダイナミックシステム理論の観点から、第2言語学習の動機づけ向上あるいは低下に影響を与える要因について検証する具体的手順を示すとともに、本理論の応用言語学・第2言語習得研究への適用可能性について検討する。

 
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