36.1280, Books: Lifelong Motivation and Foreign Language Learning: Darnault (2025)

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Subject: 36.1280, Books: Lifelong Motivation and Foreign Language Learning: Darnault (2025)

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Date: 15-Apr-2025
From: Flo McClelland [flo at multilingual-matters.com]
Subject: Lifelong Motivation and Foreign Language Learning: Darnault (2025)


Title: Lifelong Motivation and Foreign Language Learning
Subtitle: Perspectives from Later Life
Series Title: Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching
Publication Year: 2025

Publisher: Multilingual Matters
           http://www.multilingual-matters.com/
Book URL:
https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/?K=9781800419520

Author(s): Bérénice Darnault

Hbk ISBN 9781800419520 £114.95 / US$149.95 / €136.95
EPUB ISBN 9781800419544 £20.00 / US$25.00 / €23.00
PDF ISBN 9781800419537 £20.00 / US$25.00 / €23.00

Abstract:

This book traces the motivational dynamics embedded within lifelong
foreign language learning trajectories, examining the factors which
generate and sustain motivation throughout a learner’s life. Embracing
a complexity approach, it views motivation as a long-term individual
process that evolves along a narrative continuum, developing over the
course of life, personal experiences, choices and events. This
narrative inquiry delves into the captivating and unique experiences
of three exceptionally motivated older adult learners who have
embarked on a lifelong foreign language journey and maintained their
momentum after 60. It will be relevant to researchers interested in
third age language acquisition, L2 motivation and the impact of
additional language learning on wellbeing. It also offers pedagogical
guidance to optimise language education quality through better
appreciation and anticipation of the autonomous third age learning
experience.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics




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