Foreign Language Learning Anxiety in China: Theories and Applications in English Language Teaching

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Already the focus of much interest for 50 years, the study of foreign language learning anxiety (FLLA) still remains a popular research topic among scholars in Western countries. FLLA is believed to be an important cause of students’ “dumb English”. Considering the paucity of monographs on FLLA in China, this book represents an important step towards filling this gap. The author uses his PhD dissertation as a foundation for reviewing and discussing previous literature, as well as the current status of and major issues concerning FLLA worldwide. The book explores FLLA in China by using innovative triangulated research methodology, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods, namely surveys, focused interviews, and classroom observations. It also highlights the significance and implications of the research results and predicts the future of global FLLA research with a particular focus on China. Readers will discover the latest developments and issues concerning FLLA, causes of FLLA, and verified, effective strategies for alleviating such anxiety. Front Matter ....Pages i-xx Framework for Foreign Language Learning Anxiety (Deyuan He)....Pages 1-12 History of and Major Developments in FLLA Worldwide (Deyuan He)....Pages 13-56 Developments in the Field of FLLA in China (Deyuan He)....Pages 57-85 Major Reasons Leading to FLSA (Deyuan He)....Pages 87-142 Effective Strategies Coping with FLSA (Deyuan He)....Pages 143-162 FLLA: Present and Prospects (Deyuan He)....Pages 163-185 Back Matter ....Pages 187-221