Why the British do not learn languages: myths and motivation in the United Kingdom
Why the British do not learn languages: myths and motivation in the United Kingdom
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为什么英国人不学习语言：英国的神话和动机
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10.1080/09571730902749003
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2009
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James A. Coleman
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作者：
James A. Coleman
鉴于最近有关英文学校语文科学生人数下降，以及学生学习语文的动机的争论，本文进一步讨论并提出更广泛的问题。英国人对欧洲的态度趋势与各行业对语言学习热情的增长或减弱之间是否存在巧合？当英国政治家没有具体解决语言问题时，他们的声明和行动扮演了什么角色--以及透露了什么态度？公众的仇外心理是受到印刷和广播媒体的呼应还是影响？当这么多的举措都在寻求解决英国的岛国和单语现象时，还有什么可以做的吗？
In the light of recent debates on the declining take-up of languages in English schools, and on pupils' motivation towards language learning, this article furthers discussion and asks broader questions. Is there a coincidence between trends in British attitudes to Europe and the growing or waning enthusiasm for language learning across all sectors? What role is played – and what attitudes revealed – by the pronouncements and actions of British politicians when they are not specifically addressing language issues? Is public xenophobia echoed or shaped by the printed and broadcast media? And when so many initiatives are seeking to address British insularity and monolingualism, is there more that can be done?