Welcome to the webpage for the International Conference on Motivational Dynamics and Second Language Acquisition to be hosted by CRAL (Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics), School of English at the University of Nottingham in cooperation with Multilingual Matters (UK) in August 2014.

This conference is part of a large-scale research project that examines the applicability of complex dynamic systems theory to the understanding of the nature and role of motivational dynamics in second language acquisition.

A secondary aim of the conference is to create an opportunity for the international research community specialised in L2 motivation to come together at a dedicated meeting and form closer professional and personal ties in order to facilitate future developments in the field.