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Multiculturalism, Language, and Race in English Education in Japan: Agency, Pedagogy, and Reckoning

Multiculturalism, Language, and Race in English Education in Japan: Agency, Pedagogy, and Reckoning - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Gregory Paul GlasgowSeries:Life and Education in JapanPublish date:2023-03-23Pages:412
Language:EnglishPublisher:Independently PublishedISBN-13:9798378771400ISBN-10:8378771407UPC:9798378771400Book Category:EducationBook Subcategory:Multicultural EducationSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.84 inchesWeight:1.2103Product ID:SCR1Q8CEN7
It is claimed that the English language teaching (ELT) profession incorporates principles of multiculturalism, tolerance, and pluralism, especially since it is viewed as a practical tool to promote intercultural exchange. However, as movements for social justice worldwide become more prevalent, some stakeholders in the field are beginning to question the field's genuine commitment to such values. In Japan, for example, is the English language truly viewed as a practical communication tool to engage with diverse interlocutors on the global stage? Or do problematic discourses regarding the notion of the "ownership of English" and the 'idealized speaker of English' prevail due to the lingering dichotomy between so-called 'non-native' English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) and 'native' English-speaking teachers (NESTs) - a dichotomy that unfortunately intersects with views of ethnoracial and cultural difference, and which leads to discriminatory tendencies in pedagogical practices, educational cultures, and social structures?

The overall purpose of this volume is to initiate conversations about how issues surrounding language, race, and multiculturalism currently inform pedagogical practice in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Japan. We-the editor and contributors-intend to explore these issues with the hope that the experiences and pedagogical actions documented in this volume will motivate others to reflect on current challenges, raise appreciation for diversity in ELT, and dismantle inequities.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Independently PublishedISBN-13:9798378771400ISBN-10:8378771407UPC:9798378771400Book Category:EducationBook Subcategory:Multicultural EducationSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.84 inchesWeight:1.2103Product ID:SCR1Q8CEN7
Publisher: Independently Published

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