Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Organisation of the Book
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Foreign Language Acquisition (FLA) and Foreign Language Development (FLD)
2.2.1 Kachru's Three-circle Model of World Englishes
2.2.2 Foreign Language Development (FLD)
2.3 Affective Experiences
2.3.1 What Are Emotions?
2.3.2 How Many Emotions Are There?3
2.3.3 How Can Emotions be Measured?
2.3.4 Emotions in the FLA Context
2.3.5 Features of FL Affective Experiences
2.3.6 Definitions of FLA Affective Experiences in This Study
2.4 Self-perceived Affective Experience and Objective Learner Performance
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Three Types of Relationships
2.5 Self-perceived Affective Experience and Self-evaluated Learner Performance
2.5.1 Self-evaluations in SLA/FLA
2.5.2 Different Types of the Selves
2.6 Research Gaps
2.7 Dynamic Systems Theory
2.7.1 Definitions of Systems
2.7.2 DST's Origin and Development in SLA/FLA
2.7 ,3 DST's Key Characteristics and Transitions of Concepts
2.8 Studying the Relationship through the Lens of DST
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Introduction of Phenomenography
3.2.1 The Origin of Phenomenography
3.2.2 First and Second Order Perspectives
3.2.3 Ontological and Epistemological Assumptions
3.3 Methodological Considerations of Phenomenography
3.3.1 Common Data Collection Methods
3.3.2 The Role of a Researcher
3.3.3 Data Processing and Outcomes
3.3.4 Strengths of Phenomenography
3.3.5 Weaknesses of Phenomenography
3.3.6 Rationale of Employing Phenomenography in the Current Study
3.4 Research Designs
3.4.1 Instruments
3.4.2 Language to Collect Data and Translation Issues
3.4.3 Sampling
3.4.4 Ethical Considerations
3.5 Data Analysis
3.5.1 Data Coding Process
3.5.2 Transcribing the Data
3.5.3 Intercoder Reliability and Agreement
Chapter 4 Findings
