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Student Agency in Foreign Language Learning: A Critical Literature Review
CHEN Ming
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2025.03.015
Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
This review interrogates empirical and theoretical research on agentic engagement in foreign language (FL) learning. Through synthesizing peer-reviewed studies from Web of Science and CNKI databases, it maps the theoretical evolution, methodological innovations, key influencing factors and proposed suggestion for further research on student agency. Future research should prioritize, longitudinal studies, culturally comparative designs, validity constructs and ethical evaluations of artificial intelligence’s impact on learner autonomy. This review calls for a holistic approach to FL education, where agentic engagement bridges individual initiative, pedagogical innovation, and sociocultural responsiveness to empower learners in multilingual global contexts.
learner agency, student engagement, FL (foreign language) learning, agentic engagement
Journal of Literature and Art Studies, March 2025, Vol. 15, No. 3, 230-236
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