言語習得論演習V

This seminar-style course will explore the concept of ideology in relation to second-language education. Often proposed solutions to fundamental issues in language education, such as "What languages should be taught?," "Who should learn or teach other languages?," and "What should the goals of language education be?," are perceived as being rooted in the ideologies held by the people proposing those solutions. We will begin this course with a brief introduction to the history and meanings of the term ideology. We will then use that framework to try to come to a deeper understanding how ideological issues are intertwined with language education.