Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language DevelopmentOUP Oxford, 2006 M03 2 - 398 pages 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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James Lantolf, Steven L. Thorne. 4 Symbolic mediation and L2 learners , 1 : inner speech , private speech , and gesture In this chapter we will focus on how symbolic mediation operates in the case of L2 learners . We will consider how ...
James Lantolf, Steven L. Thorne. 4 Symbolic mediation and L2 learners , 1 : inner speech , private speech , and gesture In this chapter we will focus on how symbolic mediation operates in the case of L2 learners . We will consider how ...
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... acquisition , we see it as relevant for adult L2 learning as well , and although to our know- ledge , no L2 research has been carried out within this model to date , we encourage researchers , and especially those working within SCT ...
... acquisition , we see it as relevant for adult L2 learning as well , and although to our know- ledge , no L2 research has been carried out within this model to date , we encourage researchers , and especially those working within SCT ...
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James Lantolf, Steven L. Thorne. ' whether optimal L2 learning takes place through implicit or explicit cognitive processing of new material ' ( Norris and Ortega 2000 : 419 ) . Implicit and explicit knowledge and L2 classroom learning ...
James Lantolf, Steven L. Thorne. ' whether optimal L2 learning takes place through implicit or explicit cognitive processing of new material ' ( Norris and Ortega 2000 : 419 ) . Implicit and explicit knowledge and L2 classroom learning ...
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