Yamada, Mieko.

The role of English teaching in modern Japan diversity and multiculturalism through English language education in a globalized era / [electronic resource] : Mieko Yamada. - New York : Routledge, 2015. - 1 online resource (145 p.) : ill. - Routledge research in language education .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction : English language education from a multicultural approach -- 2. Social, cultural, and political background of Japan's EFL education -- 3. Race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism -- 4. Representations of diversity in Japanese EFL textbooks -- 5. Perceptions of English learning and diversity in Japan -- 6. The role of EFL education in multicultural Japan -- 7. Conclusion : toward the future role of English teaching.

9781315814261 (ebook : PDF)


English language--Globalization.
English language--Study and teaching--Japanese speakers.
English language--Japan.
English philology--Study and teaching--Japan.