Motivation and autonomy in English language learning in higher education: Insights from Spanish Army students
Palomino Manjón, Patricia ; Treviño, Isabel
Resumen: This article explores the role of motivation and autonomy in the learning outcomes of students from the Spanish Army in English Language courses at the university. The courses aim to improve both their communication skills and their knowledge of specialized language (English for Specific Purposes, ESP). Second-(n = 24) and third-year (n = 47) students participated in discussions using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to conduct a needs analysis. The results reveal that students are more motivated when practicing skills relevant to their professional and communicative goals. The study emphasizes the need for resources to foster autonomy and improve learning outcomes in the military educational context.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.7203/QF.30.31021
Año: 2025
Publicado en: Quaderns de filologia. Estudis lingüístics 30 (2025), 45-70
ISSN: 1135-416X
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
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Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.7203/QF.30.31021
Año: 2025
Publicado en: Quaderns de filologia. Estudis lingüístics 30 (2025), 45-70
ISSN: 1135-416X
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material. Exportado de SIDERAL (2026-01-07-18:53:26)
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