声明
Acknowledgments
Abstract
摘要
CONTENTS
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Theoretical Framework
2.1 Possible Selves Theory
2.2 Self-Discrepancy Theory
2.3 L2 Motivational Self System
2.4 Summary
Chapter Three Literature Review
3.1 Definition of Motivation
3.2 Classification of Motivation Abroad
3.2.1 Social Psychological Period
3.2.2 Cognitive-situated Period
3.2.3 Process-oriented Period
3.2.4 L2 Motivational Self System Period
3.3 Classification of Motivation at Home
3.4 Previous Studies of L2 Motivational Self System
3.4.1 Previous Studies Abroad
3.4.2 Previous Studies at Home
3.5 Summary
Chapter Four Research Design
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Qualitative Study
4.2.1 Participants
4.2.2 Data Collection
4.2.3 Data Analysis
4.3 Quantitative Study
4.3.1 Development of the Questionnaire
4.3.2 Content Validity of the Questionnaire
4.3.3 Reliability of the Questionnaire
4.3.4 Sampling Procedures
4.3.5 Data Collection
4.3.6 Data Analysis
Chapter Five Results and Discussions
5.1 English Learning Motivation among University Students
5.1.1 Ideal L2 Self
5.1.2 Ought-to L2 Self
5.1.3 L2 Learning Experience
5.2 Differences among Students'English Learning Motivation
5.2.1 The Regional Differences of L2MSS
5.2.2 The University Categories Differences of L2MSS
5.2.3 The Major Differences of L2MSS
5.3 Summary
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Results
6.2 Originality and Implications of the Study
6.3 Limitations and Suggestions
Bibliography
Appendix