January-March - Volume 12, Number 1 (2024)
`REIMAGINING IDENTITY IN EIL CONTEXTS: THE ROLE OF L2 ACCENT
Zahra Hosseini Farahani, Ali Akbar Mahmoudi
The tension between the pursuit of intelligibility and the preservation of cultural identity often presents a complex dilemma for individuals and nations. While the desire for international communication drives the adoption of dominant languages such as English, the imperative to safeguard ethnic languages and cultures asserts the importance of identity preservation. This dichotomy can lead to conflict, particularly when either position is advocated without sensitivity to the nuanced interplay between language, identity, and communication (Crystal, 1997; Jenkins, 2000). In this paper, the author proposes a nuanced examination of this tension by reframing the discourse on intelligibility within the realm of...
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION: ADVANCING LITERACY IN NIGERIA'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Adeola Olufunmilayo Eze, Chinedu Oluwaseun Akpan
Literacy, traditionally defined as the ability to read, write, listen, speak, and enumerate, has evolved in the modern era to encompass proficiency in using and communicating through a diverse array of technologies. Beyond basic linguistic skills, contemporary literacy entails navigating digital platforms and technological interfaces. At its core, literacy signifies the capacity to effectively engage with various forms of communication and information dissemination within a society. This multifaceted concept plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to power and participation in social, economic, and political domains. Essien (2005) underscores the essence of literacy as proficiency in reading and writing within...
POETIC SILENCE: EXPLORING RETICENCE AND ANXIETY IN CHINESE ESP POETRY CLASSES
Mei Ling Wang, Jianhua Liu
Reticence and foreign language anxiety represent multifaceted challenges in second/foreign language (SL/FL) classrooms, often hindering language acquisition and communication. Extensive research underscores their detrimental effects on student participation and proficiency (Liu, 2006c; Liu and Littlewood, 1997; Tsui, 1996; Zou, 2004; Horwitz et al., 1986; Kitano, 2001; MacIntyre and Gardner, 1989; Phillips, 1992). This paper delves into the complex interplay of factors contributing to reticence and foreign language anxiety among SL/FL learners. Drawing on a range of scholarly literature, including studies by Liu (2006a, b), Jackson (2002, 2003), and Zou (2004), it examines the diverse reasons behind student reticence, including low...