Broschiertes Buch

L2 Selves and Motivations in Asian Contexts

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

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 in the Department of Psychology and Horticulture at Keisen University, Japan. His research interests include student motivation, identity development and trust and classroom dynamics. Terry Fellner is Associate Professor in the Center for General Education at Saga University, Japan. His research interests include vocabulary acquisition, outdoor language learning and L2 reading.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Multilingual Matters
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. November 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 395g
• ISBN-13: 9781783096732
• ISBN-10: 178309673X
• Artikelnr.: 45232624