Stimulating Student Interest in Language Learning: Theory, Research and Practice

PART I: INTEREST - DEFINITIONS AND THEORIES.- Chapter 1: Introduction ('Interest' as a new conceptual lens).- Chapter 2. 'Interest' and other similar terms.- Chapter 3. Defining 'interest': an educational psychological perspective.- Chapter 4. Studying 'interest': approaches and methodological issues.- PART 2: EXPLORING THE INTEREST CONSTRUCT WITH REFERENCE TO SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING/TEACHING.- Chapter 5. 'Interest talk' with English language teachers/educators.- Chapter 6. 'Interest talk' with English language learners: in-class and out-of-class experiences.- Chapter 7. 'Interest talk' with English language learners: 'same' class, but 'different' interest trajectories and experiences.- Chapter 8. Features of interesting English language classes: The role of teacher talk.- PART III: STIMULATING STUDENT INTEREST IN LANGUAGE LEARNING: APPLYING THEORY AND RESEARCH TO INFORM TEACHING AND PRACTICE.- Chapter 9. Stimulating student interest in language learning.- Chapter 10. Conclusion ('A final call').- References.- Appendix: Symbols used in transcribing.