Sociocultural theory and the genesis of second language development

This book is designed to integrate theory, research, and practice on the learning of second and foreign languages as informed by sociocultural and activity theory. It aims to familiarize students, teachers, and other researchers who do not work within the theory with its principal claims constructs...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Lantolf, James P. (-)
Otros Autores: Thorne, Steven L.
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York ; Oxford University Press 2006
Colección:Oxford applied linguistics
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Sumario:This book is designed to integrate theory, research, and practice on the learning of second and foreign languages as informed by sociocultural and activity theory. It aims to familiarize students, teachers, and other researchers who do not work within the theory with its principal claims 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. 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.
Descripción Física:xi, 398 p. : il. ; 24 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. [359]-384) e índice
ISBN:9780194421812