{"product_id":"self-concept-in-foreign-language-learning-a-longitudinal-study-of-japanese-language-learners-9781032484846","title":"Self-Concept in Foreign Language Learning: A Longitudinal Study of Japanese Language Learners","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Reiko Yoshida\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Linguistics - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores self-concept in foreign language (FL) learning, tracing the trajectories of a group of Japanese language learners at an Australian university to illuminate new insights about the factors impacting positive self-concept and implications for language learning more broadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume calls attention to the ways in which learners' perception of themselves as FL learners plays a fundamental role in FL learning. Drawing on data from a longitudinal study, including student diaries, interviews and classroom observations, Yoshida outlines shifts in self-concept as learners progress from secondary school to university courses to study abroad and beyond. The book demonstrates how the learner journey is marked by a growing recognition of the importance of practice for achievement but also a greater sense of self-consciousness, with learners' agency in creating opportunities for themselves to practice their FL as a key factor in improving self-concept over time. This work offers unique observations about self-concept for learners who already 'have' global English as a first language, inspiring ways forward for future research and language teaching in other under-studied languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book will appeal to students and researchers in applied linguistics, SLA and foreign language learning, as well as stakeholders in Japanese language programs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46437515067543,"sku":"9781032484846","price":3902.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781032484846.webp?v=1769135324","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/self-concept-in-foreign-language-learning-a-longitudinal-study-of-japanese-language-learners-9781032484846","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}