МОНГОЛ ХЭЛНИЙ МЭРГЭЖЛЭЭР СУРЧ БУЙ ХЯТАД ОЮУТНУУДЫН СУРАХ СЭДЛИЙГ СУДЛАХ НЬ

Abstract

International relations, as well as cultural and educational cooperation, are expanding. The close political, economic, and cultural ties between Mongolia and China have increased the demand among young people in both countries to learn each other's languages. For Chinese students, learning Mongolian is not only important for participating in cultural exchanges but also for expanding their career opportunities and improving their ability to communicate with Mongolians.

Every country in the world actively promotes itself through its language and culture. Similarly, for Mongolia, promoting its language and culture is of great importance for the country’s future development. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on Mongolian language training aimed at foreign learners.

Students majoring in Mongolian language at Jilin International Studies University were selected as the research subjects. The purpose of this research is to identify the motivational factors affecting the students, and to determine whether their level of motivation is correlated with their academic engagement. Using questionnaire and semi-structured interview methods, the study aimed to examine their learning motivation as well as the internal and external factors influencing it.

It appears that increasing external motivational factors is effective for boosting the learning motivation of Chinese students studying Mongolian. In addition to providing various forms of encouragement and support during the learning process, using learner-centered and psychologically supportive teaching methods—such as cognitive and constructive approaches (collaborative learning, joint decision-making, problem solving), as well as project-based learning that involves creative, real-world tasks—can significantly enhance students’ motivation to learn.  The findings of the study are expected to help identify effective ways to enhance learners’ motivation, improve academic performance, and strengthen the professional competencies of future graduates.