Motivational Dynamics in Language Learning

This landmark volume offers a collection of conceptual papers and data-based research studies that investigate the dynamics of language learning motivation from a complex dynamic systems perspective. The chapters seek to answer the question of how we can understand motivation if we perceive it as a continuously changing and evolving entity rather than a fixed learner trait.

Zoltan Dornyei is Professor of Psycholinguistics at the School of English, University of Nottingham. He has published widely on various aspects of second language acquisition and language learning motivation including Motivation, Language Identity and the L2 Self (2009, edited with Ema Ushioda).
Peter D. MacIntyre is Professor of Psychology at Cape Breton University. His research focuses on the dynamic changes in emotion and cognition that take place as part of the psychology of communication. He is the co-author of Capitalizing on Language Learners' Individuality (2014, with Tammy Gregersen).
Alastair Henry teaches at University West, Sweden and has a PhD in Language Education from the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on motivation in third language learning and gender differences in L2 motivation.