Language Learning Motivation Theory and Its Role in the Contecst of Language Teaching Practice in Uzbekistan


  • (1)  Dr. Barnokhon Samatova            PhD, associate professor at Specialized Branch of Tashkent State University of Law  
            Uzbekistan

    (*) Corresponding Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47494/mesb.2021.18.882

Keywords:

second language learning, instrumental motivation, integrative motivation, assimilative motivation, self-determination theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, instrumental outlook,

Abstract

The issue of foreign language learning and teaching is almost the most discussed topic in the sphere of andragogy and higher educational system, as it is included into the syllabi of all courses in all higher educational institutions in Uzbekistan. Teaching foreign languages to the students majoring non language specialties always faces the problem of student’s inadequate attitude to the subject as it is not considered to be a core subject. Here is why, the theory of language learning motivation and its role in teaching foreign languages deserves a diverse attention of the specialists.  This article discusses these issues and some practical survey results dedicated to the topic being discussed.

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Published

2021-11-18

How to Cite

Samatova, D. B. . (2021). Language Learning Motivation Theory and Its Role in the Contecst of Language Teaching Practice in Uzbekistan. Middle European Scientific Bulletin, 18, 273-277. https://doi.org/10.47494/mesb.2021.18.882

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Language and Literature