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- Title
Gender Identity and Homophobia: The Impact on Adolescent Males Studying French.
- Authors
KISSAU, SCOTT; WIERZALIS, EDWARD
- Abstract
Foreign and second language (L2) educators in English-speaking countries are concerned that male students are losing interest in studying French. A large-scale study was conducted to investigate gender differences in L2 motivation and participation among Grade 9 core French students in Canada. A mixed methodology was employed to investigate gender differences in a variety of motivational factors among Grade 9 French as a second language (FSL) students. Approximately 500 students in Grade 9 FSL completed a questionnaire. The significant findings were then explored in interviews with students and teachers. The root of several differences in motivation and participation lied in societal perceptions of what is considered gender-appropriate male behavior. Although the study involves students studying FSL in Canada, its implications extend to learners of French in other English-speaking countries.
- Subjects
FRENCH language education -- English speakers; SECOND language acquisition; PSYCHOLOGY of high school students; GENDER differences (Psychology); EDUCATION of boys; MASCULINITY
- Publication
Modern Language Journal, 2008, Vol 92, Issue 3, p402
- ISSN
0026-7902
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-4781.2008.00754.x