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Motivation to Learn Multiple Languages in Japan: A Longitudinal Perspective

Motivation to Learn Multiple Languages in Japan: A Longitudinal Perspective ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATION BOOK REVIEW Motivation to Learn Multiple Languages in Japan: A Longitudinal Perspective, by Chika Takahashi, Bristol, Multilingual Matters, 2022, 211pp., £89.95(hardback), ISBN 9781800414839; £15.00 (e-book), LCCN 2022033937 The Asia-Pacific region is well known for enthusiastically embracing English as the language of power and plays a critical role in sustaining its global linguistic dominance. Little is known about the region’s potential as a major player in promoting LOTE (language other than English) education, thus making critical contributions to the promotion of multilingualism and multiculturalism (Gao & Zheng, 2019). Takahashi’s research monograph distinguishes itself from many publications on language education by drawing attention to the learning of LOTE in Japan, where explicit policy support is absent. This book reports on a longitudinal inquiry into two Japanese learners’ self- directed participation in LOTE learning. The book is comprised of 11 chapters in three parts. The first part (Chapters 1–4) presents the contextual and disciplinary background of the study. In Chapter 1, Takahashi articulates three goals for the book: first, to offer a longitudinal account of language learners’ dynamic motivation to learn English and LOTE instead of producing cross-sectional synchronic accounts of language learning; second, to fill the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Asia Pacific Journal of Education Taylor & Francis

Motivation to Learn Multiple Languages in Japan: A Longitudinal Perspective

Gu, Junyi; Gao, Xuesong(andy)
Asia Pacific Journal of Education , Volume OnlineFirst: 3 – Jun 22, 2023
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ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATION BOOK REVIEW Motivation to Learn Multiple Languages in Japan: A Longitudinal Perspective, by Chika Takahashi, Bristol, Multilingual Matters, 2022, 211pp., £89.95(hardback), ISBN 9781800414839; £15.00 (e-book), LCCN 2022033937 The Asia-Pacific region is well known for enthusiastically embracing English as the language of power and plays a critical role in sustaining its global linguistic dominance. Little is known about the region’s potential as a major player in promoting LOTE (language other than English) education, thus making critical contributions to the promotion of multilingualism and multiculturalism (Gao & Zheng, 2019). Takahashi’s research monograph distinguishes itself from many publications on language education by drawing attention to the learning of LOTE in Japan, where explicit policy support is absent. This book reports on a longitudinal inquiry into two Japanese learners’ self- directed participation in LOTE learning. The book is comprised of 11 chapters in three parts. The first part (Chapters 1–4) presents the contextual and disciplinary background of the study. In Chapter 1, Takahashi articulates three goals for the book: first, to offer a longitudinal account of language learners’ dynamic motivation to learn English and LOTE instead of producing cross-sectional synchronic accounts of language learning; second, to fill the

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Published: Jun 22, 2023

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