L2 Motivational Self System and Learning of German in Iran

The present research seeks to examine “learning motivation” for German language outside university. For the purpose of this study, a sample group 370 learners from among students of DSIT language Institute in Tehran was selected. Components of L2 Motivational Self System theory can be considered as factors affecting motivation. In addition, these factors often have a meaningful correlation with “instrumental motivation” including “education and employment in Germany”. A study of motivation variables in our sample group in terms of possible selves and its comparison with the results of other research conducted in the area of English language learning, show that motivation for learning German language outside university and school has a meaningful correlation with L2 Ideal Self, L2 Ought-to Self as well as L2 Learning Experience. The results of this survey can support the Foreign Language Policy in both formal and informal language learning settings providing motivational aspects of learning of German in Iran.