The evolution of English language learners in Japan : crossing Japan, the West, and South East Asia / Yoko Kobayashi.

"This book seeks a better understanding of sociocultural and ideological factors that influence English study in Japan and study-abroad contexts. The discussion is based not only on learners' and educators' voices but also on English language policies and commercial magazines that res...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Main Author: Kobayashi, Yoko (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Routledge, 2018.
Series:Routledge Research in Language Education.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1 Japan's English education and students' notions about English study / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 2 Internationalizing Japan with the help of its Asian neighbors / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 3 A new alternative of studying English in English-speaking ASEAN nations / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 4 Japanese female students' positive attitudes toward language study / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 5 Japanese (fe)male learners' (un)motivation in overseas ESL contexts / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 6 The mismatch between Japan's strong economy and poor English education / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 7 Japanese business magazines' special issues on English study methods
  • A window on the division between Japan's business world and formal schooling / Yoko Kobayashi
  • chapter 8 Japanese women's magazines' articles about English study
  • A window on Japanese women's status in the business world / Yoko Kobayashi.