Identity, Gender and Teaching English in Japan

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-78309-520-9
Verlag: Channel View Publications - IPSUK

Buch, Englisch, 237 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 476 g

Reihe: Multilingual Matters

How do teachers who have chosen to settle down in one country manage the difficulties of living and teaching English in that country? How do they develop and sustain their careers, and what factors shape their identity? This book answers these questions by investigating the personal and professional identity development of ten Western women who teach English in various educational contexts in Japan, all of whom have Japanese spouses. The book covers issues of interracial relationships, expatriation, equality and employment practices as well as the broader topics of gender and identity. The book also provides a useful overview of English language teaching and learning in Japan.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nagatomo, Diane Hawley

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Glossary of Terms

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 The Japanese Context

Chapter 3 1980s Until Today

Chapter 4 Gender Issues Surrounding English in Japan

Chapter 5 Methods

Chapter 6 Destination Japan

Chapter 7 Running an Eikaiwa Business

Chapter 8 The Jugglers

Chapter 9 The Full Timers

Chapter 10 Concluding Comments

References

Über Autor(innen)

Nagatomo, Diane Hawley
Diane Hawley Nagatomo is Associate Professor at Ochanomizu University, Japan. Her research interests include teacher beliefs, teacher identity, materials development and gender. Her previous publications include Exploring Japanese University English Teachers’ Professional Identity (Multilingual Matters, 2012).