1st Edition

Student Motivation in English-Medium Instruction Empirical Studies in a Japanese University

By Naoko Kojima Copyright 2021
128 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

128 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

128 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book explores Japanese students’ learning experiences and challenges in English medium instruction (EMI) from motivational perspectives. Using self-determination theory (SDT) as the framework, the first part reveals a lack of the three psychological needs of SDT (autonomy, competence, relatedness) that cause loss of students’ initial interest in learning English language and content. The... Read more

1. Introduction 1. Why Motivation in EMI? 3. Two Faces of EMI Motivation: Learning English and Content 4. How do Japanese Students Feel in EMI Classrooms? 5. Pedagogical Interventions to Support Motivational Change in EMI 6. The Importance of Community in Enhancing Student Motivation 7. Conclusion

Biography

Naoko Kojima is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at Ritsumeikan University, Osaka, Japan.