Le rôle des sois possibles dans l’apprentissage d’une L3
The role of possible selves in learning an L3

Author(s): Dorota Pudo
Subject(s): Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Studies of Literature, French Literature, Philology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: self; L2 motivation; ideal L2 self; ideal multilingual self; possible selves
Summary/Abstract: Modern L2 motivation theories related to the self tend to favour research in learning only one L2, especially global English. Interactions between ideal selves related to various languages can imply competition for mental resources, usually won by the more stable self (related to English). To promote lasting motivation to learn other foreign languages, formation of an ideal multilingual self seems to enhance weaker ideal L2 selves and to influence indirectly the intended learning effort.

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