‘We’ in English language textbooks for Japanese high school students

• Published in: World Englishes Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 360 - 377
• Main Authors: Gonja, Chika, Musaev, Talaibek
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.09.2025
• Subjects: Cultural differences; Cultural Pluralism; English; English as an international language; Instructional Materials; Japanese language; Language textbooks; Learning environment; National identity; Secondary school students; Speech perception; Textbook Preparation

In a globalised educational context, recognising English as an International Language is crucial for fostering cultural diversity in learning materials. This study examines the representation of ‘we’ in 24 government‐approved English textbooks for the course ‘English Communication I’, under Japan�...