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Autore |
He Deyuan |
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Titolo |
Foreign Language Learning Anxiety in China : Theories and Applications in English Language Teaching / / by Deyuan He |
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Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2018.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (XX, 221 p. 6 illus.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Applied linguistics |
Language and education |
Educational psychology |
Education—Psychology |
Applied Linguistics |
Language Education |
Educational Psychology |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Foreword.- About the Author.- Acknowledgements.- List of Abbreviations.- List of Tables.- List of Figures -- Introduction -- Origin and Major Developments of FLLA Abroad -- Developments in the Field of FLLA in China -- Major reasons leading to FLLA -- Effective strategies Coping with FLLA -- FLLA: Present and Prospects.- Bibliography.- Appendices.- Index. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Already the focus of much interest for 50 years, the study of foreign language learning anxiety (FLLA) still remains a popular research topic among scholars in Western countries. FLLA is believed to be an important cause of students’ “dumb English”. Considering the paucity of monographs on FLLA in China, this book represents an important step towards filling this gap. The author uses his PhD dissertation as a foundation for reviewing and discussing previous literature, as well as the current status of and major issues concerning FLLA worldwide. The book explores FLLA in China by using innovative triangulated research methodology, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods, namely surveys, focused interviews, and classroom observations. It also |
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highlights the significance and implications of the research results and predicts the future of global FLLA research with a particular focus on China. Readers will discover the latest developments and issues concerning FLLA, causes of FLLA, and verified, effective strategies for alleviating such anxiety. |
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