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This presentation examines Japanese EFL classrooms as heterotopic spaces through Foucault’s six principles of heterotopias (Foucault & Miskowiec, 1986). Using Q methodology, it explores how these classrooms negotiate global linguistic standards and Japanese language education policy (LEP), shaping learner identity and agency. The analysis highlights how historical, present, and future layers intersect within these spaces, offering insights and practical recommendations for integrating heterotopic perspectives into educational policy and future classroom research.
Summary
This presentation explores Japanese EFL classrooms as heterotopic spaces using Michel Foucault’s six principles of Heterotopias (Foucault & Miskowiec, 1986). Q methodology examines how these classrooms integrate global linguistic standards with Japanese language education policy, fostering cultural negotiation and learner-identity development. The discussion highlights the layering within these spaces, linking historical, present, and future aspirations. By emphasizing their transformative potential, the study provides theoretical insights and practical recommendations for integrating heterotopic analysis into educational research.
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