English in Japan in the Era of Globalization
Leading scholars in the field examine the role played by the English language in contemporary Japanese society. Their various chapters cover the nature, status, and function of English in Japan, focusing on the ways in which globalization is influencing l
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THE IDEA OF ENGLISH IN JAPAN: Ideology and the Evolution of a Global Language
English in Japan in the Era of Globalization Edited by
Philip Seargeant The Open University, UK
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Contents List of Figures and Tables
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Notes on the Contributors
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Introduction: English in Japan in the Era of Globalization Philip Seargeant
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Part I English in the Education System 1 Elite Discourses of Globalization in Japan: the Role of English Mai Yamagami and James W. Tollefson
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2 ‘Not Everyone Can Be a Star’: Students’ and Teachers’ Beliefs about English Teaching in Japan Aya Matsuda
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3 Parallel Universes: Globalization and Identity in English Language Teaching at a Japanese U
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