O'Brien, Mary GranthamDressler, Roswita2017-12-182017-12-182008Dressler, R. (2008). Motivation and demotivation in heritage language learners of German (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2267http://hdl.handle.net/1880/103268Bibliography: p. 119-122Recent studies in the field of Heritage Language Learning investigate motivation of Heritage Language Learners (HLLs) (Beaudrie & Ducar 2005 , Kondo-Brown 2001 , Noels 2005). This study adds to our understanding of HLLs by examining both the motivation and demotivation (negative motivation) of 33 beginner, intermediate and advanced university students of German (24 HLLs, 9 non-HLLs) over the course of one semester. Two online questionnaires were administered (time 1 = beginning of semester, time 2 = end of semester). Results indicate that HLLs and non-HLLs differ significantly in their integrative orientation to motivation. Over time, the integrative orientation to motivation of non-HLLs decreases, while remaining constant for HLLs. A significant interaction exists between time and HLL for career instrumental motivation. As well, significant differences for HLL status are also found in two motivational intensity variables. Qualitative data from 12 post-semester interviews (9 HLLs, 3 non-HLLs) inform the findings from the questionnaires.xii, 122 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/2267