New Insights into Language Anxiety: Theory, Research and Educational Implications (Second Language Acquisition, 114)
Christina Gkonou, "New Insights into Language Anxiety: Theory, Research and Educational Implications (Second Language Acquisition, 114) "
English | ISBN: 178309771X | 2017 | 248 pages | PDF | 2 MB
English | ISBN: 178309771X | 2017 | 248 pages | PDF | 2 MB
This book provides an overview of current theory, research and practice in the field of language anxiety and brings together a range of perspectives on this psychological construct in a single volume. Chapters in the volume are divided into three sections. Part 1 revisits language anxiety theory, showing that it can be viewed as a complex and dynamic construct and that it is linked to other psychological variables, such as the self and personality. In Part 2, a series of contextualised studies on language anxiety are presented, with a key feature of these studies being the diverse research designs which are applied in different instructional settings across the globe. Part 3 bridges theory and practice by presenting coping strategies and practice activities with a view to informing classroom practice and pedagogical interventions.