Corpus-based Language Pedagogy (CBLP): A systematic review of 20 years of publications on the effect of CBLP on learner motivation and autonomy

Corpus-based language pedagogy (CBLP) has been increasingly adopted in language classrooms. While previous research indicates that CBLP can foster learner autonomy and language learning motivation, few studies have systematically examined its impact on these factors. This systematic review identified 12 relevant empirical studies published between 2012 and 2022. The study characteristics and research methods were analysed to address the following questions: 1) What are the characteristics of CBLP studies relevant to motivation and autonomy? 2) What research methods were used to examine CBLP's impact? The identified studies mostly involved university students and focused on lexicogrammar. These studies adopted various research methods, but commonly utilized surveys and interviews. Four studies directly measured motivation or autonomy and found that the instructional approach enhanced these factors. However, the selected studies did not use a comprehensive framework to investigate motivation and autonomy. While CBLP holds promise, more rigorous research is needed, adopting frameworks like self-regulated learning or self-determination theory, to systematically evaluate its long-term motivational impact on diverse learners.