Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development

Leading practitioners in the field of SLA explain their sociocognitive perspectives on language learning.

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ISBN:

9780194421812

Publication date:

12/08/2010

Paperback

410 pages

234.0x156.0mm

Price: 2145.00 INR

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ISBN:

9780194421812

Publication date:

12/08/2010

Paperback

410 pages

234.0x156.0mm

Part of Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P Lantolf & Steven L Thorne

Rights:  OUP UK (Indian Territory)

Part of Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P Lantolf & Steven L Thorne

Description

Integrates theory, research, and practice on the learning of second and foreign languages as informed by sociocultural and activity theory. It familiarizes students, teachers, and other researchers who do not work within the theory with its principal claims and constructs in particular as they relate to second language research. The book also describes and illustrates the use of activity theory to support practical and conceptual innovations in second language education.

Part of Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P Lantolf & Steven L Thorne

Part of Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P Lantolf & Steven L Thorne

Features

  • Written by leading second language acquisition theorists
  • Explains the importance of sociocognition in relation to current second language acquisition (SLA) theories
  • Describes the effectiveness of different forms of classroom feedback
  • Covers the interpersonal aspects of language learning, and interaction in a variety of classroom and naturalistic settings
  • Recommended reading for applied linguistics graduates, SLA researchers, language teachers and trainee teachers

Part of Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P Lantolf & Steven L Thorne

Part of Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P Lantolf & Steven L Thorne

Description

Integrates theory, research, and practice on the learning of second and foreign languages as informed by sociocultural and activity theory. It familiarizes students, teachers, and other researchers who do not work within the theory with its principal claims and constructs in particular as they relate to second language research. The book also describes and illustrates the use of activity theory to support practical and conceptual innovations in second language education.

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