Methodology
This section explains the methodology employed to collect ethnographic data from Japanese learners of English studying in Japan during the academic year 1997–1998. The purpose of the study is to provide hypothesis-generating data for future research on interactions between and among learner subjectivity, attitudes and motivation, and pragmatic development.

Summary:
This is about the method of collecting data from Japanese learners of English during 1997-1998 and the purpose is to provide theory for future research.