Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development - Oxford Applied Linguistics

James P. Lantolf, S. L. Thorne

Paperback (02 Mar 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Book information

ISBN:	9780194421812
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	02 Mar 2006
DEWEY:	401.93
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	398
Weight:	630g
Height:	231mm
Width:	161mm
Spine width:	21mm