Autonomy in language education: theory, research and practice.

Abstract

"Autonomy in Language Education" offers a holistic overview of and novel contribution to a complex and multifaceted, yet under-studied, field of inquiry that is transforming language pedagogy: It offers 14 original chapters that critically analyze the impact of Henri Holec's book "Autonomy in Foreign Language Learning"; unpack theoretical, empirical, conceptual, methodological, ethical, and political developments over the last 40 years from many perspectives; explore practical implications for teaching, learning, and teacher education; and suggest future avenues and challenges for research and practice in this broad diverse, essential field.