Motivation to learn multiple languages in Japan : a longitudinal perspective / Chika Takahashi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Takahashi, Chika, 1977- author.

Series:

Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching

Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching ; v.19

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching--Japan.

Language and languages.

Linguistic informants--Japan.

Linguistic informants.

Multilingual education--Japan.

Multilingual education.

Second language acquisition--Japan.

Second language acquisition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bristol, England : Multilingual Matters, 2022.

Summary:

This longitudinal study of motivation in extremely successful learners of English and languages other than English provides unique insights into long-term language learning motivation. It reveals the various factors that sustain multiple language learning and stretches our understanding of motivation beyond the recent theorizing of L2 motivation.

Contents:

Part I: Contextualizing the Study: 1. Introduction

2. Theoretical Background

3. Growing Body of LOTE Motivation Research

4. English and LOTE Education in Japan

Part II: The Empirical Study: 5. The Study

6. The Early Days: English Self-Instruction Using Radio Materials in High School

8. Broadening the Horizons: (Re-)Starting LOTE Learning at University

8. Pursuing Multilingualism or Not? Language and Academic Studies

9. What Does Language Mean to the Interviewees, in the End? Language Learning beyond Formal Education

Part III: Concluding Thoughts: 10. Reflecting on the Method: Advantages and Challenges of Longitudinal Case Studies Utilizing Interviews

11. Conclusion

Afterword

Appendices: Appendix A: Interview Prompts at First Interview in High School

Appendix B: Interview Prompts at Second Interview in High School

Appendix C: Interview Prompts in University and Graduate School

Appendix D: Interview Prompts in Professional Work (to Shion)

Appendix E: Interview Prompts Only Asked at Last Interview

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Takahashi, Chika Motivation to Learn Multiple Languages in Japan

ISBN:

9781800414853

OCLC:

1350424740