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The Problem of Espoused Objectives versus Practice
The Problem of Espoused Objectives versus Practice
I mentioned this JSTOR article because it’s a really useful lens for thinking about what Japan says it wants in language education versus what actually happens in practice. If you’re learning Japanese (or teaching languages), it helps you zoom out and understand the system around the learner, not just the learner.
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Pros
- +Gives strong context on language policy vs real classroom practice
- +Helpful for deeper, research-informed reflection on language learning
Cons
- -Academic writing can feel dense if you’re not used to journal articles
