Social Dimensions of Autonomy in Language Learning

This book examines how autonomy in language learning is fostered and constrained in social settings through interaction with others and various contextual features. With theoretical grounding, the authors discuss the implications for practice in classrooms, distance education, self-access centres, as well as virtual and social learning spaces.

"The book is conistently insightful and the wide range of topics and perspectives on these topics makes it a sophisticated reading 'adventure' for all those who are willing to immerse themselves in the field of autonomy." - Independence

Andy Barfield, Chuo University, Japan Stephan Breidbach, Humboldt-Universität, BerlinBeverly-Anne Carter, University of the West Indies St. Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoE. Desirée Castillo Zaragoza, Universidad de Sonora, MexicoAlice Chik, City University of Hong Kong, ChinaNaomi Fujishima, Okayama University, JapanTim Lewis, Open University, UKDiego Mideros Camargo, University of the West Indies St. Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoLinda Murphy, Open University, UKChristine O'Leary, Sheffield Hallam University, UKDavid M. Palfreyman, Zayed University, UAELiliane Assis Sade, Federal University of São João del-Rei, BrazilMariko Uzuka, Okayama University, JapanTomoko Yashima, Kansai University, Japan