Student Motivation in English-Medium Instruction: Empirical Studies in a Japanese University

This book explores Japanese students’ learning experiences and challenges in English medium instruction (EMI) from
motivational perspectives. Using self-determination theory (SDT) as the framework, the first part reveals a lack of the three psychological needs of SDT (autonomy, competence, relatedness) that cause loss of students’ initial interest in learning English language and content. The author outlines pedagogical interventions that can be implemented in order to make the learning env...