著者

八島 智子

出版者

関西大学外国語教育研究機構

雑誌

関西大学外国語教育研究 (ISSN:13467689)

巻号頁・発行日

no.12, pp.43-58, 2006-10

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This paper reviews research on the emotional experiences of bilingual speakers from a cultural psychological perspective, using the framework of emotional scripts that are socially shared and acquired as cultural models. The experience of bilinguals tells us that they switch from one language to another depending on numerous factors including relative proficiency in the two languages and the history of acquisition, perceived emotionality as well as the affective resources offered by the languages. Secondly, the possibility of acquisition of emotional scripts by L2 learners through intercultural contact experiences is considered based on past research. Finally, educational implications are discussed.