Table of Contents

The Global Spread of English and the Role of English in Japan.- The Study of Language Attitudes.- Relevant Language Attitude Research.- The Research Design of the Study.- Results and Discussion.- Wider Implications and Conclusions.

Reviews

From the reviews: "The implications of this study will surely trigger more multifaceted discussions regarding research methods and ways of interpreting findings. I also recommend that teachers and learners of English read the book since it encourages more theoretical understanding of communication in English and provides critical examinations of illocutionary forces and the consequences of teaching practices." (Yoshitake Masaki, Language Problems and Language Planning, 2011) "This book is a comprehensive and in-depth quantitative study that investigates language attitudes of Japanese learners of English toward varieties of English from a social-psychological perspective. ... should be widely read by quantitatively and qualitatively oriented researchers and students who are engaged in studies on attitudes to language and those who are interested in English as a global language. ... I also recommend that teachers and learners of English read the book since it encourages more theoretical understanding of communication in English ... ." (Masaki Yoshitake, Language Problems & Language Planning, Vol. 35 (3), 2011)