The Process of Foreign Language Acquisition as an Act of Repositioning Oneself: Perspective of Ecolinguistics

This article examines foreign language acquisition (FLA) as a process of identity repositioning within social and cultural contexts. Using ecolinguistics and Bourdieu’s theory of symbolic power, it argues that FLA extends beyond cognition to social adaptation, providing access to new cultural and economic opportunities. It explores language as symbolic capital, shaping power relations and mobility. Through an ecolinguistic lens, it highlights how learners renegotiate identity within diverse settings and how institutions influence agency. By framing FLA as self-repositioning, the paper emphasizes its transformative role in identity and social participation, calling for further research on learners’ experiences.

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