刘凤阁所著的《二语动机自我系统视角下的中国英语学习者学习动机研究》首先在对目前最新的二语动机理论——“二语动机自我系统”理论在中国学习者中的效度进行了探讨，然后在中国英语学习者中做了实证调查和实验研究。实证调查研究发现，在二语动机自我系统要素对二语学习动机贡献强度与学习者的二语水平密切相关。本研究结果对“二语动机自我系统”理论有局部拓展，并具有一定教学启示。实验研究发现基于提升“二语自我”为核心的教学干预对二语学习动机及二语成绩有显著影响。

Chapter 1 Introduction

 1.1 The Complex Nature of L2 Motivation

 1.2 Theoretical Framework for the Present Research: A New Proposal about

L2 Motivation--L2MSS

 1.3 The Necessity of Studying L2 Motivation of Learners of English in China

from the Perspective of L2MSS

 1.4 Objectives of the Present Study

 1.5 Outline of the Book

Chapter 2 Literature Review of L2 Motivational Study

 2.1 The Social Psychological Period (1959--1990)

 2.2 The Cognitive-situated Period (during the 1990s)

 2.3 The Process-oriented Period (2000--2004)

 2.4 Dornyei's L2MSS Model and the New L2 Motivation Study Period (2005-- )

2.4.1 Background in Which L2MSS Was Proposed

2.4.2 Theoretical Foundations of L2MSS

2.4.3 The Main Contents of L2MSS

2.4.4 Theoretical Validation of L2MSS

2.4.5 Empirical Validation of L2MSS

 2.5 IL2S/OL2S versus Other Similar Concepts

2.5.1 IL2S/OL2S versus the Traditional Self Concept

2.5.2 IL2S/OL2S versus Goals

2.5.3 IL2S/OL2S versus Empty Dreams or Fantasies

 2.6 A Brief Review of L2 Motivation Research in China

 2.7 Summary

Chapter 3 Research Methods of the Survey Study

 3.1 Research Purposes

 3.2 Research Questions

 3.3 Hypotheses

 3.4 Theoretical Model

 3.5 Research Design

 3.6 Development of Research Instruments

3.6.1 Procedure of Developing the Questionnaires

3.6.2 Results of the Pilot Studies

3.6.3 Final Versions of the Instruments

 3.7 Participants

 3.8 Data Collection

 3.9 Data Analysis Techniques and Procedure

 3.10 Instrument Item Quality Test

 3.11 Reliability of the Instruments

3.11.1 Checking Internal Consistency by Referring to Cronbach's Alpha

3.11.2 Checking Internal Consistency by Referring to the Item-total Correlation.

 3.12 Validity of the Instruments

 3.13 Summary

Chapter 4 Results and Discussions of the Survey Study

 4.1 Results of the Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution Test

4.1.1 Descriptive Statistics

4.1.2 Normal Distribution Test

 4.2 Integrativeness, IL2S and Their Relationships with L2M.

 4.3 Distinction between IPRO and IPRE

 4.4 Best Predictors ofL2Mamong L2MSS Components

 4.5 The Empirical Validation of L2MSS among Learners of English in China

 4.6 The Pattern Shown through the Parameters of the Tripartite Components of

L2MSS across Various Groups of Students at Different L2 Proficiency Levels

 4.7 Rechecking the Conclusion of Section 4.6 Based on the Data from High-, Mid-,

and Low-level L2 Proficiency Sub-groups

 4.8 Summary and Pedagogical Implications

Chapter 5 Impact of the L2 Self-based Interventional Treatment on L2

Motivation and L2 Achievements: A Quasi-experimental Study

 5.1 The Necessity of Self-based L2 Motivation Intervention

 5.2 Literature Review of Self-based Motivation Intervention

5.2.1 Domyei's Application of Ideal/Ought-to Self in L2 Motivation Study

5.2.2 Hock et al.'s Possible Selves Program

 5.3 Research Questions

 5.4 Research Design

 5.5 Participants

 5.6 Experimental Treatment

 5.7 Data Collection Instruments

5.7.1 College Entrance English Examinations

5.7.2 L2 Motivational Self Questionnaire

5.7.3 Final English Scores at the End of the Semester

5.7.4 Delayed L2 Proficiency Posttest

5.7.5 Class Observation

5.7.6 Interview

 5.8 Data Collection Procedure

 5.9 Data Analysis Techniques and Procedure

 5.10 Reliability and Construct Validity of the L2MSQ (Pretest & Posttest)

5.10.1 Reliability of the L2MSQ

5.10.2 Construct Validity of the L2MSQ

5.10.3 Correlational Relationships between L2Mand Classroom Observation

  5.11 Results of the Quasi-experiment and Discussions

5.11.1 Results and Discussions of the Data Analysis (I): Pretest of L2

   Proficiency Pretest and the L2MSQ Variables; Normal Distribution

   Check & the Descriptive Statistics of the L2MSQ

5.11.2 Results and Discussions of the Data Analysis (II): Answer to Research Question One

5.11.3 Results and Discussions of the Data Analysis (III): Answer to Research Question Two

5.11.4 Results and Discussions of the Data Analysis (IV): Answer to Research Question Three and Question Four

5.11.5 Results and Discussions of the Data Analysis (V): Answer to Research Question Five

 5.12 Summary

Chapter 6 Conclusion

 6.1 Summary of the Present Research

 6.2 Major Findings

 6.3 Contributions

 6.4 Limitations

 6.5 Suggestions for Future Research

Bibliography

Appendices

Appendix 3.1 English Learner Questionnaire for Undergraduates and Postgraduates (ELQUP)

Appendix 3.2 英语学习者（大学）问卷调查

Appendix 3.3 English Learner Questionnaire for Primary and Middle School Students (ELQPM)

Appendix 3.4 英语学习者（中小学）问卷调查

Appendix 5.1 Road Map for My Ideal L2 Self

Appendix 5.2 L2 Motivational Self Questionnaire (L2MSQ)

Appendix 5.3 英语学习问卷调查

Appendix 5.4 Classroom Observation Rating Scale

Appendix 5.5 Semi-structured Interview Questions

Indexes

Subject Index

Author Index

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