Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Concept of English as a Global Language -- 3. Language Ideology and Global English -- 4. English in Japan: The Current Shape of the Debate -- 5. Globalization: 'Enriching Japanese Culture Through Contact with Other Cultures' -- 6. Authenticity: 'More English than England Itself' -- 7. Aspiration: 'Enhancing Lifestyles and Living Out Dreams' -- 8. The Unknown Language -- 9. Rival Ideologies in Applied Linguistics -- Notes -- References -- Index