Abstract:

The main focus of the paper is to explore the factors which motivate the students in public sector universities of Pakistan towards learning English. The paper further explains the factors which affect second language motivation (L2) and prominent difference in motivation. Research questionnaire was developed to study L2 motivation by following Gardener's model to measure the motivational factors for English language learning in the context of Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan. For this research study responses of two participants were selected having postgraduate level studying in public sector universities. These participants were interviewed and the data obtained from interviews was manually transcribed. After reading the interview transcripts several times codes were generated and themes and sub-themes were defined. The interview questions played a pivotal role in defining themes and sub-themes. The data was then analyzed by categorizing it into the defined themes and sub-themes and finally the report was developed. The results indicated that the students were instrumentally motivated to learn English. The motivating factors highlighted by participants are language of the modern world, influence of society, better future prospects, professional requirements and fear of shame and failure and to pursue higher education. Finally, some recommendations have been given that the future study could aim at the findings that could give more insight into the linguistic realities of district Ghizer and Gilgit Baltistan.

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