Role of English Teaching in Modern Japan - Diversity Multiculturalism Through English Language Education in a

Informationen zum Autor Mieko Yamada is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Klappentext This book examines the complex nature of Japan's promotion of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and suggests new directions for incorporating multicultural perspectives in the development of English language education in Japan. Zusammenfassung This book examines the complex nature of Japan’s promotion of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and suggests new directions for incorporating multicultural perspectives in the development of English language education in Japan. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: English language education from a multicultural approach 2. Social, cultural, and political background of Japan's EFL education 3. Race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism 4. Representations of diversity in Japanese EFL Textbooks 5. Perceptions of English learning and diversity in Japan 6. The role of EFL education in multicultural Japan Conclusion: Toward the future role of English teaching

Product details

• Authors: Mieko Yamada, Yamada Mieko
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.12.2016
• EAN: 9780415787888
• ISBN: 978-0-415-78788-8
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Routledge Research in Language Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Japan, EDUCATION / General, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, EDUCATION / Multicultural Education, Sociolinguistics, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Moral and social purpose of education, Language teaching theory and methods, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Multicultural education, Moral & social purpose of education, Bilingualism and multilingualism, Educational strategies and policy, Applied linguistics for ELT