Gkonou, Christina
New Insights into Language Anxiety: Theory, Research and Educational Implications (Second Language Acquisition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783097708
- author:
- Gkonou, Christina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Multilingual Matters
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.49 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Arts & Photography, Language Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
New Insights Into Language Anxiety Theory, Research and Educational Implications by Christina Gkonou, Mark Daubney, Jean-Marc Dewaele This comprehensive volume brings together current theory, research, and practice in the field of language anxiety. It presents a range of perspectives on this psychological construct, exploring its complex nature and links to other variables such as self and personality. The book is divided into three sections, each addressing different aspects of language anxiety. Part 1 revisits theoretical frameworks, while Part 2 presents contextualised studies from diverse research designs applied in various instructional settings worldwide. Part 3 bridges theory and practice by offering coping strategies and practical activities to inform classroom teaching and pedagogical interventions. By exploring the complexities of language anxiety, this book provides valuable insights for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the psychological factors that influence language learning and use.