Students' Learning Motivation in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Class

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 context 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 interviewers 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' moyivation. The finding may provideinsight for teachers and other practitioners to develop a better course design and materials.