The meaning of “self-critical attitude” in language learning

A theoretical and practical study based on Critical Theory and a case in a course of Japanese language at a university in France

Abstract

In this article, the author insists the importance of “self-critical attitude” which language learners take. Based on Critical theory of Frankfurt school, “self-critical attitude” means that language learners try to explain why they study that language to the others on the purpose of mutual understanding. In addition, a case example in a class of Japanese language which the author had practiced is analyzed.