英文摘要 |
This study investigates the factors affecting perseverance in studying Japanese as a Foreign Language, outlining the correlation between learning difficulties and motivation of Japanese Language Non-Majors in Taiwan.Research results are based on 239 questionnaires completed by university students. According to factor analysis and multiple-regression analysis, results indicate that learning difficulties consist of six major factors: inadequate learning environment; insufficiency of practical skills in advanced Japanese expressions; speech anxiety in class; pronunciation acquisition problem; scarcity of Japanese using opportunity; Self-Efficacy Loss.Motivations consist of seven factors: Emphasis on Practicality Orientation; Interest in Popular Culture; Japan-Related Orientation; Interest in Japanese Culture; Interest in Japanese Learning; Interaction Orientation; and Emphasis on External Appraisal Orientation.This study also indicates how the learning difficulties can impact the different motivations and provide a recommendation for Japanese Language instructors on potential opportunities of improvement in areas of Self-Efficacy Loss and pronunciation acquisition problem. |