Social Dimensions of Autonomy in Language Learning [electronic resource] /
Murray, G.editor.
This book examines how autonomy in language learning is fostered and constrained in social settings through interaction with others and various contextual features. With theoretical grounding, the authors discuss the implications for practice in classrooms, distance education, self-access centres, as well as virtual and social learning spaces.
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""Cover ""; ""Half-Title ""; ""Title ""; ""Copyright ""; ""Contents""; ""List of Illustrations""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""Notes on Contributors""; ""Introduction                   ""; ""1 Exploring the Social Dimensions of Autonomy in Language Learning                                                                         ""; ""Part I The Emotional Dimension                                     ""; ""2 Developing Autonomous Language Learners in HE: A Social Constructivist Perspective                                                                                           ""
""3 Learner Autonomy and the Theory of Sociality                                                     """"4 Self-regulation and Autonomous Dependency amongst Japanese Learners of English                                                                                       ""; ""Part II The Spatial Dimension                                    ""; ""5 The Semiotics of Place: Autonomy and Space                                                   ""
""6 â€?Facebook Meâ€? within a Global Community of Learners of English: Technologizing Learner Autonomy                                                                                                        """"7 Autonomy, Social Interaction, and Community: A Distant Language Learning Perspective                                                                                             ""; ""8 Meeting the Autonomy Challenge in an Advanced Spanish Listening Class                                                                              ""
""Part III The Political Dimension                                       """"9 Autonomy, Complexity, and Networks of Learning                                                       ""; ""10 The Ecology of Learner Autonomy                                         ""; ""11 Social Class and Autonomy: Four Case Studies in a Mexican SAC                                                                       ""
""12 Local Engagements Enhancing Practitioner Action and Knowledge for Learner Development and Autonomy within a Collaborative Teachersâ€? Network                                                                                                                                                     """"Conclusion                 ""; ""13 Autonomy in Language Learning as a Social Construct                                                             ""; ""References                 ""; ""Index            ""
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book examines how autonomy in language learning is fostered and constrained in social settings through interaction with others and various contextual features. With theoretical grounding, the authors discuss the implications for practice in classrooms, distance education, self-access centres, as well as virtual and social learning spaces.
Applied linguistics.
Language and languages-Study and teaching.
Language and education.
Learning.
Instruction.
English language.
Applied Linguistics.
Language Teaching.
Language Education.
Learning & Instruction.
English.