Research on the Motivation of College Students’ English Learning and Autonomous Learning Strategies under the Background of New Media

The new media environment significantly influences the cultivation of college students’ motivation and autonomous learning abilities in English. This paper explores the two main dimensions of English learning motivation and autonomous strategies among college students. New media, with its unparalleled convenience in information acquisition, multi-channel interaction capabilities, and multimedia presentation styles, has significantly enhanced students’ motivation and interest in learning. To adapt to the evolving media environment, students need to utilize a variety of online resources to broaden their learning perspectives, actively construct a collaborative and multi-dimensional learning ecosystem, and use digital tools to establish an effective self-learning monitoring system. This study provides theoretical support for optimizing university English teaching in the new media environment.