Accent perceptions and identity conflicts of university students in China
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2-2022
Abstract
This paper examines university students’ perceptions towards different English accent varieties and their non-unitary and conflicting identity (re)construction responding the changing configuration of English in China. Findings from interviews and diaries indicate that the participants’ perceptions appear to be under the substantial influence of the different identities they intend to assume. The incompatibility existing in their different identities leads to identity conflicts and attitude schizophrenia. The article proposes a revision of the ongoing teaching paradigm in order to project the current spread and development of English and to attend to the genuine linguistic demands and identity appeals of English language learners in China. © 2021 The editors of Changing English.
Keywords
Identity, Accent, China perception, English language, Teaching English, Language learning
Divisions
FLL
Funders
None
Publication Title
Changing English: Studies in Culture and Education
Volume
29
Issue
1
Publisher
Routledge