Invited Talks
Papi, M. (2024, April). Proactive Language Learning: Bridging Motivation and SLA. Delivered at The University of Maryland, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Papi, M. (2021, February). Sustaining motivation of students in an evolving learning environment. Delivered at Fulbright Institute of International Education.
Papi, M. (2020, November). Motivation in second language learning. Delivered at Arizona State University, Online.
Papi, M. (2020, February). Motivational foundations of language learning. Delivered at School of Teacher Education, Florida State University, Florida State University.
Papi, M. (2019, October). Motivation in language learning. Delivered at Arizona State University, Department of English, Arizona State University.
Papi, M. (2019, May). Second language research at Florida State University. Delivered at Mahan Institute, Iran, Mashhad.
Papi, M. (2018). Feedback-seeking behavior in language learning. Delivered at Florida State University, School of Teacher Education.
Papi, M. (2018). Mindsets, achievement goals and feedback-seeking behavior. Delivered at Florida State University, Department of Educational Psychology: Learning and Cognition.
Papi, M. (2017, February). Cluster analysis in second language research. Delivered at Michigan State University, Second Language Studies Program, Michigan State University.
Papi, M. (2017). Research on language learning motivation. Delivered at Florida State University, Department of Educational Psychology: Learning and Cognition.
Papi, M. (2015, July). Regulatory fit effects on second language motivation and learning. Delivered at Lighthouse Summer Symposium, Ferris State University.
Conference Presentations
Papi, M., & Hiver, P. (presented 2024, March). Colloquium: Proactive language learning––Centering the individual in language learning theory and research. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Houston, TX.
Mahbodi, M., Papi, M., & Wolff, D. (presented 2024, March). Examining the Relationship between Feedback-Seeking Behaviors and Learner Preferences for Different Types of Corrective Feedback. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Houston, TX.
Papi, M., & Hiver, P. (presented 2024, March). Introducing Proactive Language Learning Theory. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Houston, TX.
Papi, M., Tabari, M. A., & Sato, M. (presented 2023). Empirical Evidence for the Predictive Validity of Feedback Seeking Behaviors. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Portland, OR.
Li, S., Hiver, P., & Papi, M. (presented 2022). Colloquium: Individual Difference Factors in Second Language Acquisition: Reconceptualizing the Constructs and Reorienting the Research. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Pittsburgh, PA.
Papi, M. (presented 2022). Motivation in Second Language Learning: The Past, the Present, and the Future. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Pittsburgh, PA.
Wolff, D., & Papi, M. (presented 2021). How emotional and cognitive trust in their teachers predict learners’ feedback-seeking behavior. Paper presented at AAAL 2021, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Virtual.
Bondarenko, A., & Papi, M. (presented 2021). Language learning motivation: The mechanism of self-efficacy in generating L2 self-guides and feedback-seeking behavior. Paper presented at AAAL 2021, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Virtual.
Feng, L., & Papi, M. (presented 2020). An exploration of a revised model of L2 future selves in relation to L2 motivational intensity and persistence. Paper presented at SLRF 2020, Second Language Research Forum, Vanderbilt University.
Turner, J., Tang, M., McConomy, S. K., Papi, M., & Hooker, J. (presented 2020). Exploring antecedents of engineering students’ indirect and direct feedback-seeking behavior. Paper presented at ASEE 2020, American Society of Engineering Education, Virual.
Zhang, Y., & Papi, M. (presented 2020). How regulatory focus affects grammatical and pragmatic awareness. Paper presented at AAAL 2020, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Denver.
Papi, M., Mjin Eom, Yiran Zhang, Zack Whiteside, & Yan Zhou. (presented 2020). Motivational principles underlying second language development. Paper presented at AAAL 2020, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Denver.
Feng, L., & Papi, M. (presented 2019). CFL motivation and persistence: Exploring learner’s Grit and future self-guides. Paper presented at 2019 Annual Conference of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, Chinese Language Teachers Association.
Jiang, C., & Papi, M. (presented 2019). Exploring the relationships among future L2 self-guides, regulatory focus, L2 anxiety and motivated behaviors. Paper presented at AAAL, American Association for Applied Linguistics.
Bondarenko, A., Wawire, B., Jiang, C., Zhou, S., & Papi, M. (presented 2019). Feedback-seeking behavior in second language writing classes: The role of mindsets and achievement goals. Paper presented at AAAL, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta.
Wolff, D., Nakatsukasa, K., & Papi, M. (presented 2019). What do feedback-seekers seek? Everything but recast! Paper presented at Second Language Research Forum, Second Language Research Forum, Michigan State University.
Papi, M., Rios, A., Pelt, H., & Ozdemir, E. (presented 2018). Feedback-seeking behavior: The role of implicit theories of intelligence and achievement goals. Paper presented at AAAL 2018, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago.
Manousri, S., Bonderanko, A., Jiang, C., Feng, L., & Papi, M. (presented 2018). Future L2 self-guides create strategic differences in motivated language learning behaviors. Paper presented at AAAL 2018, American Association for Applied Linguistics.
Ozdemir, E., & Papi, M. (presented 2018). Mindsets predict L2 speaking anxiety and self-confidence: The case of international teaching assistants. Paper presented at AAAL 2018, American Association for Applied Linguistics.
Eom, M., Zhang, Y., & Papi, M. (presented 2018). Motivational effects on second language linguistic performances. Paper presented at AAAL 2018, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago.
Papi, M., & Feng, L. (presented 2018). Persistence in language learning: The role of Grit and future selves. Paper presented at AAAL 2018, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta.
Eom, M., & Papi, M. (presented 2018). The link between language learner’s distinctive motivational orientation and the preference for written corrective feedback. Paper presented at AAAL 2018, American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta.
Papi, M. (presented 2017). Regulatory fit impacts on task-related emotions. Paper presented at AAAL, American Association for Applied Lingusitics, Portland, OR.
Papi, M., & Waller, L. (presented 2016). Implicit theories of intelligence: How do they affect learners’ motivation for written corrective feedback? Paper presented at Annual Conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Orlando, FL.
Papi, M. (presented 2016). Regulatory fit impacts on motivation and vocabulary learning. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), American Association for Applied Linguistics, Orlando, FL.
Papi, M., & Waller, L. (presented 2015). The effects of planning types on task-based L2 written production. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Toronto, Canada.
Papi, M. (presented 2014). L2 motivational archetypes and their signature dynamics. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Portland, OR.
Papi, M., Tahmouresi, S., & Teimouri, Y. (presented 2013). How regulatory focus impacts motivational quality: An integrated model of selves, goals, and WTC. Paper presented at Second Language Research Forum, Second Language Research, Provo, UT.
Papi, M. (presented 2013). Motivational evolution: A dynamic systems perspective. Paper presented at Second Language Research Forum, Second Language Research, Provo, UT.
Papi, M., & Teimouri, Y. (presented 2012). L2 motivation as a dynamic self system: A simultaneous cross-sectional study. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Boston, MA.
Papi, M., Wolff, D., & Sterling. S. (presented 2012). Students’ and professors’ views of statistics in SLA: A call for change? Paper presented at Second Language Research Forum, Second Language Research.
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