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A Review of L2 Ideal Self: Retrospect and Prospect

Shuyu Chen

School of English Studies, Xi'an International Studies University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.

*Corresponding author: Shuyu Chen

Published: July 1,2024

Abstract

L2 Ideal Self plays an important role in second language learning. The L2 motivation self system (L2MSS) enables studies on L2 motivation to increase greatly in recent years. Drawing on the theoretical framework of L2MSS, many studies that explore the interplay between motivation and foreign language learning outcomes and behaviors has been conducted by researchers in the field of second language acquisition (SLA). The ideal L2 self, the central construct of L2MSS, has been studied with other variables in the past. Most of studies that examined the ideal L2 self which is one of the components of L2MSS, offer insights to practitioners. This paper first states the theoretical background of the L2 ideal self and then reviews the empirical studies of the L2 ideal self over the past decade. In the end, the author gives some suggestions for future study.

Keywords

L2 Ideal Self, Motivation, L2 Motivational Self System

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How to cite this paper

A Review of L2 Ideal Self: Retrospect and Prospect

How to cite this paper: Shuyu Chen. (2024) A Review of L2 Ideal Self: Retrospect and Prospect. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science8(6), 1403-1407.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.06.016