International Posture and Cultural Nationalism among Japanese University Students  

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Bradley, Nicholas P

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: TESOL Journal vol. 8 (2013), page 70-98.
Topik: International posture; cultural nationalism; ethnocentrism; Japan; Japanese; Yashima; motivation; Nihonjinron; Kokusaika
Fulltext: International Posture.pdf (1.32MB)

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The concept of international posture recognises the role of learners' attitudes towards English in a global setting, and it has made a welcome contribution to developing our understanding of learners' motivation. In addition to the scientifically tested criteria that contribute towards international posture are the added assumptions that students in possession of a strong international posture will view the world beyond their national borders in a positive light and with no ethnocentric tendencies. Cultural nationalism expressed through Nihonjinron (theories of Japaneseness) and based on international comparisons has enjoyed considerable popularity in Japan for over 40 years. An examination of Nihonjinron indicates that international posture and cultural nationalism are not necessarily incompatible. By using questionnaire data obtained from students at three Japanese universities, this paper explores the relationship between international posture and cultural nationalism among Japanese students. It will be argued that cultural nationalism and international posture are not exclusive, that international posture is not necessarily as global in scope as previously thought and that the scope and focus will likely be culturally specific. Classroom implications and considerations of how international posture is fostered among students are offered based on the findings.

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