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How do teachers who have chosen to settle down in one country manage the difficulties of living and teaching English in that country? How do they develop and sustain their careers, and what factors shape their identity? This book answers these questions by investigating the personal and professional identity development of ten Western women who teach English in various educational contexts in Japan, all of whom have Japanese spouses. The book covers issues of interracial relationships, expatriation, equality and employment practices as well as the broader topics of gender and identity. The book also provides a useful overview of English language teaching and learning in Japan.
A fascinating and insightful study of the experience and identity politics of Western female English language teachers working in Japan, which offers a detailed and absorbing portrait of the cultural, social and professional issues faced by language educators pursuing a career abroad.
Diane Hawley Nagatomo is Associate Professor at Ochanomizu University, Japan. Her research interests include teacher beliefs, teacher identity, materials development and gender. Her previous publications include Exploring Japanese University English Teachers’ Professional Identity (Multilingual Matters, 2012).
Glossary of Terms
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Japanese Context
Chapter 3 1980s Until Today
Chapter 4 Gender Issues Surrounding English in Japan
Chapter 5 Methods
Chapter 6 Destination Japan
Chapter 7 Running an Eikaiwa Business
Chapter 8 The Jugglers
Chapter 9 The Full Timers
Chapter 10 Concluding Comments
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