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Students’ Learning Motivation in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Class
Clarissa Tiara Berninda
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Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga
Abstract

This study aimed to explore students’ learning motivation in English for Academic
Purposes (EAP) class conducted at the Faculty of Health and Sciences of Satya Wacana
Christian University, Salatiga, Indonesia. EAP emerged along with the increasing needs
to learn English for various academic contexts using relevant materials. The issue of
motivation was viewed as a separate issue which may contribute a lot to students’ learning
success, in addition to relevant materials. Self-Determination Theory was used to find out
the level of motivation. Close-ended questionnaires and interviews were used to collect
the data. Generally, the participants were scored as high motivated, although specifically
English learning was based on some types of pressure which the participants incorporate
to themselves. The use of materials adjusted with specific field of study could increase
the participants’ motivation. The finding may provide insight for teachers and other
practitioners to develop a better course design and materials.
Keywords: learning motivation, English for Academic Purposes, Self-Determination
Theory framework