A closer look at learner autonomy – a qualitative study

Mgr. Matouš Hořínek

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

Our thesis focuses on the concept of learner autonomy. It provides an in-depth discussion of the different definitions, descriptions and aspects of the concept. In the research part, it conduct a qualitative survey into learners' beliefs about independence in learning. The research took the form of a questionnaire administered to fourteen students who took part in the Masaryk University Internationalization Project. Subsequently, the responses were analyzed and conclusions for further research were drawn.

Keywords

autonomy, independence, learner beliefs, motivation, personal constructs, Internationalization

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 30. 5. 2007

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 13. 6. 2007
• Vedoucí: Mgr. Hana Smíšková

Masarykova univerzita

Filozofická fakulta

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Filologie / Anglický jazyk a literatura