Rola literatury i mediów obcojęzycznych w kształtowaniu językowego Ja idealnego uczniów
Role of Foreign Language Literature and Media in Forming an Ideal L2 Self in Students

Author(s): Dorota Pudo
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: SLA; motivation; ideal L2 self; literature; media;
Summary/Abstract: Zoltán Dörnyei’s theory of the L2 Motivational Self System; inspired by the psychological concept of possible selves; postulates the existence of L2 ideal and ought-to selves; which are visions of the student’s desired self (or the one they think they should become) as a foreign language speaker. If they are sufficiently vivid; detailed; achievable etc.; these visions can be powerful motivating factors. The role of teaching materials in the process of forming these structures seems to be vital. Literature and media are particularly suitable for this task; because they can engage the student’s transportable identity; generate genuine emotions and reflexions; and encourage the students to speak as themselves during the foreign language class. The teachers must make sure to choose the texts or media that will appeal to their students and design the classwork in a way that enhances personal involvement and genuine communication.

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