Perspectives: Is English Cinderella, a Kidnapped or Adopted Child, or Godzilla? Diverse Perspectives and Pedagogical Conflicts
Year: 2000
Type: article
Abstract: This paper reviews recent literature in both English and Japanese addressing issues concerning the spread of English as an international language.It categorizes diverse perspectives on this subject in accordance with a set of metaphors: Cinderella, a kidnapped or adopted child, and the monster Godzilla. 1 The paper then highlights some pedagogical conflicts derived from this diversity of perspectives and closely examines how such conflicts are reflected in the teaching of English in the Japanese education system.In conclusion, the author suggests that this set of metaphors can provide a good framework for discussing the future direction of English education in Japan.*~iJ I± OOF>~~1U:: l "( 0) 9t8ftO)J1:iJ{ ~ ~: ~T .0~~Mm~: § & l t-: ~8ft C El *8ftO)Rti6:0)c ~~il3l~L" ~gftO)~&~:-::)v'''(0)1*47'j>¥.m~rY / Tv'7J r~m~ht-:, ib.ov'l± i:-=r~: ~ ht-:-=rmJ r ::f:;' '7 J O
Source: JALT Journal
DOI: 10.37546/jaltjj22.6
Author: Hideo Horibe
Institution: Hiroshima Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4230281465