Author(s): Dr. Vandana Sharma

Abstract: This research paper investigates the importance of motivation in the English teaching-learning process for non-native English-speaking students with a special focus on English literature. To reach a conclusion, the researcher studied the psychological aspects of students/ learners and various methods being adopted for teaching to maintain the learners' interest. Motivation has a direct impact on the behavior of anyone. According to Rayan and Deci, "to be motivated means to be moved or do something." The researcher has analyzed various motivational psychology theories to determine how a teacher can understand his students' mental status and solve their issues related to learning through multiple methods of motivation. This research paper is an in-depth study of the role of using motivational theories of Educational Psychology for teaching English literature & language.

Keywords: language, literature, teaching-learning, motivation, motivational psychology.

Article Info: Received: 09 Dec 2020; Received in revised form: 14 Feb 2021; Accepted: 02 Mar 2021; Available online: 27 Mar 2021

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.62.22