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English Language Learnersâ (Tm) Socially Construct

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English Language Learners’ Socially Constructed Identities explores how learners of English develop, negotiate, and perform their identities within social, cultural, and linguistic contexts. It presents language learning not as an isolated cognitive activity, but as a deeply social process shaped by interaction, power relations, and belonging.

Drawing on theories of sociocultural linguistics, discourse analysis, and identity studies, the book demonstrates how learners construct meaning and self through communication with peers, teachers, and communities. It emphasizes that English learning involves navigating multiple identities—academic, cultural, and personal—that evolve through experience and participation.

Case studies and ethnographic research illustrate how language classrooms become spaces of negotiation, where learners assert voice, resist stereotypes, and build confidence in multilingual environments. The text highlights the importance of acknowledging learners’ backgrounds, aspirations, and agency in shaping the learning process.

Designed for researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners, this work provides practical and theoretical insights into creating inclusive and empowering language learning contexts. It invites educators to see students not just as language learners but as social actors constructing meaning within a complex web of cultural and institutional influences.

English Language Learners’ Socially Constructed Identities is an essential contribution to understanding how language, identity, and power intersect in educational settings, offering a nuanced perspective on the human side of second language acquisition.

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