9. Discussion of the Findings

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction ix
4. Part 1: Overview of Theoretical, Methodological and Empirical Issues
5. 1. WTC: Definitions and Evolution of the Concept 1
6. 2. Methodology of Empirical Investigations into L2 WTC 11
7. 3. Empirical Investigations of L2 WTC Antecedents 36
8. Part 2: Exploring WTC in a Foreign Language Context: A Macro-Perspective
9. 4. The Rationale for and Design of the Study 73
10. 5. Findings of the Study 88
11. 6. Discussion of the Findings 104
12. Part 3: Investigating WTC in the Course of Speaking Classes: A Micro-Perspective
13. 7. The Rationale for and Design of the Study 117
14. 8. Findings of the Study The 135
15. 9. Discussion of the Findings 169
16. Conclusions, Implications and Directions for Future Research 187
17. Appendix 1 192
18. Appendix 2 197
19. Appendix 3: WTC Inventory 201
20. Appendix 4: Factor Loadings – EFA 1 204
21. Appendix 5: Factor Loadings EFA 2 208
22. Appendix 6: WTC Grid 211
23. Appendix 7: Class Questionnaire 213
24. References 216
25. Author Index 228
26. Subject Index 230