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L2 Selves and Motivations in Asian Contexts
Matthew T. Apple
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Description for L2 Selves and Motivations in Asian Contexts
Paperback. This book examines the applications of language learning motivation research theories and models from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, developed) contexts to the EFL situation in Asian countries. Themes include the use of L2 selves as a theoretical model of motivation, teacher motivation and demotivation in Asian educational systems. Editor(s): Apple, Matthew T.; Da Silva, Dexter; Fellner, Terry. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 2AB; CFDC; EBAL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 434.
This book fills an existing gap in language learning motivation research by examining the applications of current motivational theories and models from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, developed) contexts to educational systems in Asian contexts. All chapters are focused on second language (L2) motivation as it applies to the EFL situation in Asian countries where English is a mandatory subject in school. Themes in the volume cover the use of possible L2 selves as a theoretical model of motivation, the role of teacher motivation and demotivation in non-European educational systems, study abroad, motivation among adolescents, cross-cultural differences in learner motivation ... Read more
This book fills an existing gap in language learning motivation research by examining the applications of current motivational theories and models from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, developed) contexts to educational systems in Asian contexts. All chapters are focused on second language (L2) motivation as it applies to the EFL situation in Asian countries where English is a mandatory subject in school. Themes in the volume cover the use of possible L2 selves as a theoretical model of motivation, the role of teacher motivation and demotivation in non-European educational systems, study abroad, motivation among adolescents, cross-cultural differences in learner motivation ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Second Language Acquisition
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783096732
SKU
V9781783096732
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About Matthew T. Apple
Matthew T. Apple is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Ritsumeikan University, Japan. His research interests include individual differences in SLA, intercultural communication and educational statistics. Together with Dexter Da Silva and Terry Fellner, he is co-editor of Language Learning Motivation in Japan (2013, Multilingual Matters). Dexter Da Silva is Professor ... Read more
Reviews for L2 Selves and Motivations in Asian Contexts
The book accomplishes the editors' objective of presenting situated perspectives on L2 learning and motivation in Asian contexts. Teachers and researchers will find much to apply to their practice in this collection.
Aaron Doyle, The University of Hong Kong
The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 4 No. 1, 2017
This rich, diverse collection of chapters offers ... Read more
Aaron Doyle, The University of Hong Kong
The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 4 No. 1, 2017
This rich, diverse collection of chapters offers ... Read more