THE IMPACT OF READING FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTS ON STUDENTS' MOTIVATION

Motivation is one of the most important factors in foreign language teaching and learning. It can be defined as the driving force that stimulates and sustains an individual's behavior toward a particular goal or objective. Motivation is a complex construct that can be influenced by various factors, such as personality, cultural background, social environment, and personal experiences. It is essential for language teachers to recognize the importance of motivation in language learning and incorporate motivational strategies into their teaching practices. proficiency. This study aimed to find out the relationship between reading motivation and reading comprehension in a foreign language. This article deals with the relationship between reading foreign language texts and student motivation in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. According to sociocultural theory, motivational psychology, and applied linguistics, the study investigates how reading practices enhance cognitive engagement, cultural understanding, and learner autonomy. The findings suggest that exposure to authentic, level-appropriate, and culturally rich texts significantly influences motivation by increasing learner interest, self-efficacy, and emotional involvement in the learning process. Practical strategies for selecting and implementing reading materials are also discussed, along with pedagogical implications for motivating students through text-based learning.