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How motivation enables polyglots to acquire foreign languages Sofyan, Zulkhairi; Fajri, Akmal; Sumardi, Sumardi; Zulhelmi, Anshar; Shaliha, Chairunnisa Ahsana Amalan; Yasir, Muhammad
Diksi Vol. 32 No. 1: DIKSI (MARCH 2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Bahasa, Seni, dan Budaya, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/diksi.v32i1.72299

Abstract

This study investigates the motivation of polyglots to learn multiple languages, a topic not extensively studied in literature. It focuses on the role of motivation as a stimulus triggering consistent behavior in learning a foreign language, offering a unique perspective on this phenomenon. Purpose: The present study examines the diverse motivational backgrounds of polyglots and investigates the relationship between these motivations and the multilingual acquisition of foreign languages by polyglots. The study involved five informants who participated in semi-structured interviews, utilizing a descriptive case study approach for data collection. Results: The results demonstrated that the four main reasons why polyglots learned numerous foreign languages were: (a) enjoyment; (b) social interaction; (c) career advancement; and (d) intellectual pursuits. Prior studies have mostly shown that people who are studying foreign languages do so primarily for academic, professional, and social reasons. Apart from the three reasons, polyglots learned multiple languages for their own enjoyment. This is the main justification for their dedication to long-term multilingual education. Conclusion: The results of this study advance our knowledge of the motivations behind multilingual polyglots' acquisition of foreign languages. It is envisaged that language learners will successfully acquire numerous foreign languages by adopting or modifying the research participants' motives. To sustain kids' desire to learn foreign languages, educators, parents, and policymakers can think about, select, and construct engaging language activities as well as appropriate language teaching approaches.
Co-Authors Abdul Haris Kuspranoto Abdul Manan Abzari Jafar Adelia Octora Pristi Sahida Agustini, Melati Ahmad Syaifudin Ahmad, Muhammad Yunus Aisyi, Rahadatul Akmal, Mulia Al Ghifari, Aidil Fikri Alfatih, Muhammad Fa’iz Anggi Susilawati Anshar Zulhelmi Ariyanto, Sofyan Armansyah Armansyah Asysyura, Asysyura Azhari Azhari Azwir Azwir Bila, Sasal Bledug Kusuma Chairunnisa Ahsana Amalan Shaliha Cut Intan Hayati, Cut Intan Deskananda Dewi Astuti Dhafir, Muhammad Dhiyaurrahman, Dhiyaurrahman Dina Rahmawati Djailani AR Emi Suhemi fajri, akmal Fitriyani Hermansyah Humaira, Rossa I Nyoman Apraz Ramatryana Ida Meutiawati Imelda Rey Irwan Novianto Ivan Aulia Trisnady JA, Sudarma Joang Ipmawati Khaira, Miswatul Lilis Kurniasari Lukman Hakim Zain Ma'awiyah, Aisyah Malik Ibrahim Maulida, Putri Millaty, Marosimy Muhamad Adhitya Saputra Muhamad Nasruddin Manaf Muhamad Rosadi, Muhamad Muhammad Ali Akbar Muhammad Anggung Manumanoso Prasetyo Muhammad Idkham Muhammad Yasir Nasir Usman Novi Diana, Novi Nurasiah Nurasiah Rahmi Rahmiati Rahmi, Maulidatun Raissa Nofrina Halim Raissa Nofrina Halim Rambe, Ahmad Safri Noor Rasyad Rasyad Rauzatunnisa, Rauzatunnisa Rio Ardiansyah Rodhiyah Mardhiyyah Safitri, Nanda Safriadi Safrizal Safrizal Said Alwi, Said Salsabila, Fatia Septian Rico Hernawan Shaliha, Chairunnisa Ahsana Amalan Sri Wahyuni Sumardi Sumardi . Syafriandi Syafriandi Syahruddin, Hisyam Taufik Sungkar, Taufik Trisnady, Ivan Aulia Ummah, Rizky Yuhamar Zulfatun Ruscitasari Zulhelmi, Anshar Zulhelmi, Zulhelmi