摘要：This study investigated the motivational orientations of Turkish university students in their foreign language learning process. 383, 225 female and 158 male, pre intermediate students studying in the English preparatory program of a state university participated in the study. A questionnaire having 30 items was administered to the students and 19 of them were also interviewed. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics and qualitative data were analyzed via content analysis. The quantitative results revealed that students had a moderate level of foreign language learning motivation. Besides, it was found that students had a moderate level of integrative orientation and a high level of instrumental orientation. The qualitative findings showed that participants had generally instrumental reasons for learning English and their motivational level fluctuates during the learning process. Finally, it was demonstrated that instrumental orientation and integrative orientation were interrelated phenomenon.
