| Title: |
English Language Teaching and National Identity: Suggestions for Future Research |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Andrew Griffiths |
| Source: |
MEXTESOL Journal. 2025 49(2). |
| Availability: |
MEXTESOL Journal. Bernardo Couto 48, Col. Cuauhtemoc, Alcadía Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de Mexico, 06880, Mexico. Tel: +55-55-66-87-49; e-mail: mextesoljournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.mextesol.net/journal/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Teacher Characteristics; Self Concept; Citizenship; Political Science; International Relations; Student Attitudes; Learning Processes; Course Content; National Curriculum; Global Approach; Teaching Methods; Conflict; Learning Experience; Instructional Design; Intellectual Disciplines |
| ISSN: |
2395-9908 |
| Abstract: |
This article presents the argument that the intersection between a learner's sense of their national identity and their language learning experiences deserves more focus in English language teaching research. Drawing upon insights from different disciplines such as political science and international relations, this theoretical article first contrasts the differing emphases that these disciplines have given to national identity in contrast with English language teaching. This article presents a justification for suggesting deeper research in the intersection of learner national identity and English language teaching based on the need for worthwhile research that can bridge the gap between the differing views presented by these disciplines. It suggests what further studies could be carried out specifically in the field of English language teaching research to expand our own understanding of the issue. This paper suggests that a learner's perception of their national identity might have an impact on their learning. As such, further research into the topic is needed. Given the current high visibility of questions of national identity and nationhood in contemporary political discourse, this article argues that such research is pressing and necessary. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1478782 |
| Database: |
ERIC |