Language Attitudes

A way of feeling or thinking about something, including your body position.

The study of how people feel about different languages and how these feelings affect their behavior.

An individual's beliefs and understanding of a topic.

Emotional reactions and feelings associated with an attitude.

The tendency to act in a specific way based on an attitude.

The overall collection of an individual's feelings, beliefs, and behavioral tendencies towards something.

People's opinions and feelings about their own language and other languages.

The feelings and behaviors associated with a particular language situation.

A positive attitude towards a language involves encouraging its use, promoting pride in its identity, and striving for accuracy in its usage.

Language loyalty refers to the desire to maintain and protect a language, resisting the influence of other languages.

Language pride signifies a sense of identity and belonging associated with a specific language.

Awareness of language norms involves understanding and adhering to the correct usage of a language.

Negative language attitudes are marked by a lack of the three positive features: loyalty, pride, and norm awareness.

The instrumental motive for learning a language is driven by practical benefits and career opportunities.

The integrative motive for learning a language stems from a desire to connect with a culture and become a member of the community.

Research suggests that an integrative motive for language learning generally leads to more successful language acquisition.

In environments where a second language is widely used, an instrumental motive may be more effective in language learning.

Motivation stemming from a sense of academic or communicative achievement can strongly influence progress in foreign/second language learning.