Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Chapter 1 Introduction-1

1.1 Research Background-1

1.2 Significance and Objectives of the Study-2

1.3 Layout of the Thesis-3

Chapter 2 Literature Review-4

2.1 Definition of Demotivation-4

2.2 Main Factors Influencing Demotivation-5

2.2.1 Teacher-related factors-5

2.2.2 Learner-related factors-6

2.2.3 Learning context-related factors-6

2.3 Studies on L2 Demotivation-7

2.3.1 Studies on L2 demotivation abroad-7

2.3.2 Studies on L2 demotivation in China-9

Chapter 3 Methodology-11

3.1 Participants-11

3.2 Instruments-11

3.2.1 Questionnaires-11

3.2.2 Interviews-12

3.3 Data Collection and Analysis-12

Chapter 4 Results and Discussions-14

4.1 Results and Discussions of the Questionnaire-14

4.1.1 Current situation of demotivation among English major undergraduates-14

4.1.2 Demotivating factors perceived by students-16

4.2 Results and Discussions of the Interview-20

Chapter 5 Conclusions-25

5.1 Summary of the Present Study-25

5.2 Pedagogical Implications-26

5.2.1 The teacher’s aspect-26

5.2.2 The student’s aspect-27

5.2.3 The school’s aspect-28

5.3 Limitations of the Present Study-29

5.4 Suggestions for Future Studies-30

References-31

Appendix 1 Questionnaire of Demotivation-34

Appendix 2 Questions of the Interview-36