Multilingual Selves and Motivations for Learning Languages other than English in Asian Contexts

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Anas Hajar Syed Abdul Manan

Multilingual Selves and Motivations for Learning Languages other than English in Asian Contexts

Anas Hajar, Syed Abdul Manan

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Multilingual Matters
16 July 2024

Language acquisition; Language learning: specific skills; The self, ego, identity, personality

Series: Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching

This edited volume focuses on the experiences of individuals learning languages other than English (LOTEs) in a range of Asian contexts that have traditionally been under-represented in the literature. Aligning with the 'multilingual turn' in SLA, it views learners as individuals of a multilingual society with unique, complex, heterogenous and dynamic identities. The chapters explore the learners' motivational trajectories, multilingual identities and their conceptualisations of the 'ideal multilingual self'. This volume enhances our critical understanding of language learning motivation through empirical findings and conceptual insights from studies of motivation in specific regions in Asia, including Greater China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan and Syria. Providing insight into the multilingual identities of individuals learning LOTEs, it will appeal to students and scholars in second language acquisition, researchers in language learning motivation and policymakers in language education.

Edited by: Anas Hajar, Syed Abdul Manan
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781800417212
ISBN 10: 1800417217
Series: Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 16 July 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anas Hajar is Associate Professor of Multilingual Education at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. He is particularly interested in motivational issues in language learning and intercultural engagement and also works in the areas of internationalisation, education abroad, language learning strategies and shadow education. He is the author of International Students' Challenges, Strategies and Future Vision (Multilingual Matters, 2019). Syed Abdul Manan is Associate Professor of Multilingual Education at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. His research interests include sociolinguistics, language policy and planning, mother tongue-based bi/multilingual education, World Englishes and linguistic landscapes.

Reviews for Multilingual Selves and Motivations for Learning Languages other than English in Asian Contexts

This volume brings together a timely contribution from authors offering insightful perspectives on motivation from Asia. Whilst there’s a great number of studies looking at motivation with a particular regard for English learning, this new volume provides a much-needed, diverse collection examining the motivation to learn languages other than English. * Richard S. Pinner, Sophia University, Japan * The fascinating reality of life for most of the world, including those living in Asian contexts, is multilingual. The contributions to this collection present imaginative narratives and compelling data that illuminate the complex motivations that drive individuals to embrace learning diverse languages and that shape their multilingual selves. Readers and scholars who, like me, think, feel, and live in numerous languages and cultures will be captivated by the insights of this rich collection. * Phil Hiver, Florida State University, USA * Encompassing a wide range of Asian settings and target languages, this collection offers illuminating insights into motivation and multilingualism, and the interplay of agency, self, identity, and social context. The volume is a valuable addition to the expanding field of research on motivation for learning languages other than English. * Ema Ushioda, University of Warwick, UK *