L2 Selves and Motivations in Asian Contexts

This book fills an existing gap in language learning motivation research by examining the applications of current motivational theories and models from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, developed) contexts to educational systems in Asian contexts. All chapters are focused on second language (L2) motivation as it applies to the EFL situation in Asian countries where English is a mandatory subject in school. Themes in the volume cover the use of possible L2 selves as a theoretical model of motivation, the role of teacher motivation and demotivation in non-European educational systems, study abroad, motivation among adolescents, cross-cultural differences in learner motivation among Asian cultures and the influence of native speakerism on language motivation and cultural identity. This book will appeal to ESL/EFL educators, postgraduate students, researchers and teacher-trainers both inside and outside Asian countries, who are interested in research on L2 motivation in general and within Asian contexts in particular.

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Frontmatter
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1 - Language Learning Motivation in Asia: Selves within Systems
pp 1-10
- By Terry Fellner, Matthew T. Apple, Dexter Da Silva
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2 - Revisiting Studies on Causal Attributions in ESL/EFL Contexts: Toward an Alternative Model
pp 11-28
- By Peter Gobel, Siew Ming Thang, Setsuko Mori
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3 - The Theoretical Interface between Complex Dynamic Systems Theory and Sociocultural Theory in L2(De)Motivation Research: A Qualitative Investigation
pp 29-50
- By Tae-Young Kim
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4 - L2 Selves in Motivation to Learn English as a Foreign Language: The Case of Taiwanese Adolescents
pp 51-69
- By Hung-Tzu Huang, I-Ling Chen
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5 - Fluctuation of L2 Motivation and Possible Causes: Taiwanese EFL Learners
pp 70-93
- By Szu-An Chen
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6 - Examining the Relationship between Foreign Language Learning Motivation and Critical Thinking Motivation: The Case of Filipino Foreign Language Learners
pp 94-118
- By Marcos Y. Lopez, Richard D.L.C. Gonzales
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7 - The Impact of Studying Abroad Experience on the Affective Changes Related to L2 Motivation: A Qualitative Study of the Processes of Change
pp 119-133
- By Michiko Ueki, Osamu Takeuchi
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8 - The Discursive Construction of University English Language Learners in China
pp 134-150
- By Mingyue (Michelle) Gu, Xiaoyuan (Doris) Qu
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9 - Teacher Classroom Behaviour and Teacher Motivation
pp 151-171
- By Amol Padwad, Krishna Dixit
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10 - Research on Second Language Teacher Motivation from a Vygotskian Activity Theory Perspective: A Case Study of Two Novice English Teachers in China
pp 172-194
- By Qian-Mei Zhang
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11 - In Their Shoes: What Successful Indonesian School Teachers Do to Motivate Their Pupils
pp 195-216
- By Martin Lamb, Sri Puji Astuti, Nilawati Hadisantosa
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12 - Beyond Essentialism: Apprehending ‘Identity’ and ‘Motivation’ through a Poststructural Lens
pp 217-227
- By Nathanael Rudolph
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13 - Language Learning Motivation in Asia: Current Trajectory and Possible Future
pp 228-238
- By Matthew T. Apple, Dexter Da Silva
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Index
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Contributors
pp vii-xii

1 - Language Learning Motivation in Asia: Selves within Systems
pp 1-10

2 - Revisiting Studies on Causal Attributions in ESL/EFL Contexts: Toward an Alternative Model
pp 11-28

3 - The Theoretical Interface between Complex Dynamic Systems Theory and Sociocultural Theory in L2(De)Motivation Research: A Qualitative Investigation
pp 29-50

4 - L2 Selves in Motivation to Learn English as a Foreign Language: The Case of Taiwanese Adolescents
pp 51-69

5 - Fluctuation of L2 Motivation and Possible Causes: Taiwanese EFL Learners
pp 70-93

6 - Examining the Relationship between Foreign Language Learning Motivation and Critical Thinking Motivation: The Case of Filipino Foreign Language Learners
pp 94-118

7 - The Impact of Studying Abroad Experience on the Affective Changes Related to L2 Motivation: A Qualitative Study of the Processes of Change
pp 119-133

8 - The Discursive Construction of University English Language Learners in China
pp 134-150

9 - Teacher Classroom Behaviour and Teacher Motivation
pp 151-171

10 - Research on Second Language Teacher Motivation from a Vygotskian Activity Theory Perspective: A Case Study of Two Novice English Teachers in China
pp 172-194

11 - In Their Shoes: What Successful Indonesian School Teachers Do to Motivate Their Pupils
pp 195-216

12 - Beyond Essentialism: Apprehending ‘Identity’ and ‘Motivation’ through a Poststructural Lens
pp 217-227

13 - Language Learning Motivation in Asia: Current Trajectory and Possible Future
pp 228-238

Index
pp 239-242

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