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The purpose of the study is to explore the factors affecting the students’ motivation level to learn English as a second
language in a public university context of Pakistan. The study falls in interpretive paradigm as this research adopts mixed
methods approach where quantitative mode of inquiry leads the qualitative. Quantitative data are collected, from a randomly
selected sample of 50 out of a population of 400 undergraduate students, through a structured questionnaire; whereas the
qualitative data are generated, from a conveniently selected group of five students, through utilising semi-structured
telephonic interview. The quantitative data highlight that there are many factors which affect students’ motivation towards
English language learning. These factors include integrativeness, instrumentality (promotion), instrumentality (prevention),
international posture, English anxiety, attitudes towards learning English, ideal L2 self, ought-to L2 self, interest in English
language, travel orientation, linguistic self-confidence, criterion measures, family and teacher influence, and fear of
assimilation. The qualitative data endorse these findings. The qualitative data also revealed a number of other factors
including English as an official language, the respect and status associated with the English language, the importance of
English for the Pakistani general public and professionals, globalization, international language, the language of
international organisations, the media, and science and technology which affect the students’ motivation for English
language learning.
Humera Nawaz, Muhammad Amin, Ijaz Ahmed Tatla. (2015) Factors Affecting Students’ Motivation Level to Learn English as a Second Language in the Pakistani University Context, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 9, Issue 2.
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