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Authenticity of Identity and Second Language Learning

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  • Ying Wang

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This article focuses on authenticity of second language identity which has been at issue. Previous research of the authenticity of second language identity has revealed that second language identity may be inauthentic due to the impact from social context and the individual’s competence and desires. The discussion in this article aims at exploring causes for the possible inauthenticity of second language identity further. The discussion is carried out in a theoretical framework consisting of Sociocultural Identity Theory of Second Language Learning and Identity Theory . It is revealed that besides individual learners’ insufficient second language proficiency to support their free expression, contributive factors include: their possible disadvantageous position in power relations in a second language context, the lack of immediate and realistic social context, and the possible imagined membership in the target language community in a foreign language context. Based on the discussion, suggestions are made for second language teaching and learning practice.

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  • Ying Wang, 2021. "Authenticity of Identity and Second Language Learning," SAGE Open, , vol. 11(4), pages 21582440211, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:11:y:2021:i:4:p:21582440211068516
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440211068516
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