声明
Acknowledgments
Abstract
摘要
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Research significance
1.3 Research purpose and research questions
1.4 Structure of the dissertation
2.Literature Review
2.1 L2 learning motivation
2.1.1 Definitions of L2 learning motivation
2.1.2 Classifications of L2 learning motivation
2.1.3 The dynamic nature of L2 learning motivation
2.2 Motivational regulation strategies
2.2.1 Definitions of motivational regulation
2.2.2 Relevant studies on motivationai regulation strategies
2.2.3 Summary
3.Research Design
3.1 Research context
3.2 Participants
3.3 Research instruments
3.3.1 The questionnaire
3.3.2 The interview
3.4 Data collection and analysis
3.4.1 Collection and analyses of the questionnaire data
3.4.2 Collection and analysis of the interview data
4.Results and Discussion
4.1 Resuits
4.1.1 The attitude of non-English postgraduates towards motivational regulation
4.1.2 Types of motivational regulation strategies
4.1.3 Frequencies of motivational regulation strategies
4.1.4 Learner differences in the use of motivational regulation strategies in terms of gender,specialty and grade
4.2 Discussion
4.2.1 Awide variety of motivational regulation strategies
4.2.2 Infrequent overall use of motivational regulation strategies
4.2.3 Unequal use of the ten motivational regulation strategies
4.2.4 Insignificant difference in using motivational regulation strategies regarding gender,specialty and grade
5.Conclusions
5.1 Summary of findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations
Bibliography
Appendix
Publications during the Postgraduate Program