Autonomy in Language Education

<p>Autonomy in Language Education offers a holistic overview of and novel contribution to a complex and multifaceted yet under-studied field of inquiry that is transforming language pedagogy: It offers nineteen original chapters that critically analyze the impact of Henri Holec’s seminal 1979 book <i>Autonomy in Foreign Language Learning</i>; unpack theoretical empirical conceptual methodological ethical and political developments over the last forty years from many perspectives; explore practical implications for teaching learning and teacher education; and suggest future avenues and challenges for research and practice in this broad diverse essential field. </p>