An Analysis of Motivational Value from Oprah Winfrey Show Episode Oprah and J.K Rowling in Scotland

This study aims at giving information about the elements of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and motivational patterns of literature content based on conversations between Oprah and J.K. Rowling in the episode Oprah and J.K. Rowling in Scotland. This is a descriptive qualitative study. The data were collected from the transcript dialogues between Oprah Winfrey and J.K. Rowling. The results of the study showed that 51% of the conversation contained intrinsic motivation, it is uttered more often than extrinsic motivation (49%). The intrinsic motivational factors of the conversation included enjoyment/encompass hobbies/interests, challenge/ achievement, fantasy/imagination/dream, advancement, responsibility, and self-esteem. The extrinsic motivational factors included money/materials, social status/public recognition, power, fame, relationship, convenience/mildness, and health. The motivational pattern of the transcription between Oprah and J.K. Rowling on the Oprah Winfrey Show Episode Oprah and J.K. Rowling in Scotland as an English literature included motive of self-expression is the most utterance used, followed by motive of power, motive of avoidance of failure and motive of achievement, motive of affiliation, and the least frequency is motive of refusal of affiliation. This study provides contributions to English foreign learning since the teachers can use the video of the native speakers during teaching and learning English in the classroom and the students can practice English not only during English class, but also outside the classroom, such as watching the video of the native speakers and reading English books, novels, and the transcription of videos.