Psychology for language learning Insights from research, theory and practice /
Offering a timely snapshot of current theory and research in the field of psychology in foreign language learning, this book is accessible to both specialists and non-specialists. Each chapter focuses on a different psychological construct and provides an overview of current thinking in the area dra...
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Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137032829 |
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Offering a timely snapshot of current theory and research in the field of psychology in foreign language learning, this book is accessible to both specialists and non-specialists. Each chapter focuses on a different psychological construct and provides an overview of current thinking in the area drawing on insights from educational psychology. |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9780230301146. |
Carrier Form: | 288 p. : 7 figures, 6. |
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9780230301146 9781137032829 : 1137032820 : |
CLC: | H0 |
Contents: | Foreword-- Z.Dornyei Introduction-- S.Mercer, S.Ryan &M.Williams Self-concept: Situating the Self-- S.Mercer Identity: The Situated Construction of Identity and Positionality in Multilingual Classrooms-- N.Morita Personality: Personality Traits as Independent and Dependent Variables-- J.M.Dewaele Motivation: L2 Learning as a Special Case?-- E.Ushioda Implicit Theories: Language Learning Mindsets-- S.Ryan& S.Mercer Attribution: Looking Back and Ahead at the 'Why' Theory-- P.H.Hsieh Affect: The Role of Language Anxiety and Other Emotions in Language Learning-- P.MacIntyre& T.Gregerson Willingn |