La motivación como factor determinante en los procesos de aprendizaje de un segundo idioma: inglés

Abstract

In the classroom, we always find some students who actively participate in the process of learning a second language, fulfilling the objectives proposed in the course, and who find this learning process very rewarding. However, it is concerned about the presence of a high percentage of students who do not find any motivation to participate in this process. Considering this situation, the research question to identify and analyze what external and internal motivational factors generate the enthusiasm of some and the discontent of others, to learn a second language, English. This question of great interest to the academic community is now being addressed in a research proposal of the Department of English of the University Santo Tomás, Medellín.