Identity (Re) construction of International Students When Learning English

Authors

  • Raissa Husna Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia
  • Nasrullah Nasrullah Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24256/ideas.v11i1.3868

Keywords:

International Student, identity reconstruction, learner identity, Learning English

Abstract

       This qualitative study aims to investigate how English language acquisition and identity building relate from the viewpoint of English language learners. Data for this study was gathered via interviews with international students majoring in English education using narrative studies. Participant’s use of concepts as varied as personal and social traits, ethnic origin, geographic location, religious affiliation, national customs and rituals, and national values, among others, to define the notion of identity was observed. The respondent also thinks that his experience of displacement has a significant impact on how his identity is rebuilt. From the interview, the subjects interviewed considered the impacts above to have positive and negative impacts on international students.

 

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2023-08-11

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature

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