Contents
Abstract
中文摘要
Chapter 1 Introduction-1
1.1 Research Background-1
1.2 Significance and Objectives of the Study-2
1.3 Layout of the Thesis-3
Chapter 2 Literature Review-4
2.1 Definition of Demotivation-4
2.2 Main Factors Influencing Demotivation-5
2.2.1 Teacher-related factors-5
2.2.2 Learner-related factors-6
2.2.3 Learning context-related factors-6
2.3 Studies on L2 Demotivation-7
2.3.1 Studies on L2 demotivation abroad-7
2.3.2 Studies on L2 demotivation in China-9
Chapter 3 Methodology-11
3.1 Participants-11
3.2 Instruments-11
3.2.1 Questionnaires-11
3.2.2 Interviews-12
3.3 Data Collection and Analysis-12
Chapter 4 Results and Discussions-14
4.1 Results and Discussions of the Questionnaire-14
4.1.1 Current situation of demotivation among English major undergraduates-14
4.1.2 Demotivating factors perceived by students-16
4.2 Results and Discussions of the Interview-20
Chapter 5 Conclusions-25
5.1 Summary of the Present Study-25
5.2 Pedagogical Implications-26
5.2.1 The teacher’s aspect-26
5.2.2 The student’s aspect-27
5.2.3 The school’s aspect-28
5.3 Limitations of the Present Study-29
5.4 Suggestions for Future Studies-30
References-31
Appendix 1 Questionnaire of Demotivation-34
Appendix 2 Questions of the Interview-36
