Emerging Self-Identities and Emotion in Foreign Language Learning : : A Narrative-Oriented Approach / / Masuko Miyahara.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Backlist eBook-Package 2000-2015
• VerfasserIn: Miyahara, Masuko,
• MitwirkendeR: Miyahara, Masuko,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2015]; ©2015
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Language: English
• Series: Second Language Acquisition
• Physical Description: 1 online resource

This book uses a narrative-oriented approach to shed light on the processes of identity construction and development among Japanese university students of English. The research highlights the instrumental agency of individuals in responding to and acting upon the social environment, and in developing, maintaining and/or reconstructing their identities as L2 users. The study offers unique insights into the role of experience, emotions, social and environmental affordances in shaping their personal orientations to English and self-perceptions as English learner-users. It also examines individuals' responses to these factors and discusses fluctuations in their motivations. The additional value of this book lies in its detailed account of methodological procedures, challenges and ways to overcome obstacles encountered when undertaking qualitative longitudinal studies.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Overview of the Research -- Researcher's Background -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical Frameworks -- 3. Narrative Approach: Identity Studies and Emotions -- 4. The Research Design -- 5. Sayaka's and Maki's Stories: Authenticate and Strengthen L2 Possible Selves -- 6. Megumi's and Yui's Stories: Desire to Create and Develop L2 Possible Selves -- 7. Hinako's and Takehiro's Stories: Ambivalent Desire to Create L2 Possible Selves -- 8. An Attempt to Weave the Threads Together -- 9. Conclusion and Afterword -- References -- Index