Identity, Gender and Teaching English in Japan

Diane Hawley Nagatomo is Associate Professor at Ochanomizu University, Japan. Her research interests include teacher beliefs, teacher identity, materials development and gender. Her previous publications include Exploring Japanese University English Teachers’ Professional Identity (Multilingual Matters, 2012).

A fascinating and insightful study of the experience and identity politics of Western female English language teachers working in Japan, which offers a detailed and absorbing portrait of the cultural, social and professional issues faced by language educators pursuing a career abroad.

• Glossary of TermsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 The Japanese ContextChapter 3 1980s Until TodayChapter 4 Gender Issues Surrounding English in JapanChapter 5 Methods Chapter 6 Destination JapanChapter 7 Running an Eikaiwa BusinessChapter 8 The JugglersChapter 9 The Full TimersChapter 10 Concluding CommentsReferences