Abstract

This study investigates the instrumental and integrative motivational factors behind student’s urge to learn English language as a second language learners. The purpose of this study was to find the type of motivation students have during their studies and explored the relationship among types of motivation. The research was conducted on students enrolled in English departments in both public and private sector universities in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Total of nine motivational factors from each type of motivation were presented to respondents in the form of questionnaire. A total of 160 valid responses were received and the data was processed. Data reliability was assessed using the Cronbach’s alpha method. It was found that the global status of English and achievement of higher grades were the key factors behind instrumental motivation of the students. For integrative motivation, the factors enhancing English language fluency, understanding foreigner’s views about Pakistan and confidence to speak in English were the key ones. It is also inferred that an association exists between both types of motivations. This research will enhance understanding that will aid in cross-cultural communication and collaboration in academic and professional spheres