The identity construction of Iranian English students learning translated L1 and L2 short stories: Aspiration for language investment or consumption?

A large number of investigations have highlighted the importance of incorporating literary texts into English language teaching programs. Nevertheless, there are scarce studies on how short stories from L1 and L2 literature play a role in reconstructing learner identity in tertiary contexts. The present research study examines the identities of four non-native undergraduate students concerning aspirations for language investment or consumption.

The Correspondence Between Students' and Teachers' Views on Teachers' Emotional Scaffolding Strategies in English Classes in Iran.

Academic emotions can play a major role in students' learning in their English classes. The literature about emotional scaffolding strategies is not widely developed; most of the studies merely focus on negative emotions in EFL contexts. However, in today's world of varied psychological elements, it is more critical than ever before to scaffold students' positive emotions to provide more opportunities for their classroom engagement.