LINGUIST List 17.2250

Sat Aug 05 2006

Books: Applied Linguistics: Lantolf, Thorne

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Directory         1.    Jared Wright, Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development: Lantolf, Thorne
Message 1: Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development: Lantolf, Thorne
Date: 06-Jul-2006
From: Jared Wright <jared.wrightoup.com>
Subject: Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development: Lantolf, Thorne


Title: Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language
Development Published: 2006 Publisher: Oxford University Press
                http://www.oup.com/us

Book URL: http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780194421812

Author: Steve Thorne, Pennsylvania State University Author: James P Lantolf, Pennsylvania State University Paperback: ISBN: 0194421813 Pages: 410 Price: U.K. £ 22.00
Paperback: ISBN: 0194421813 Pages: 410 Price: U.S. $ 27.75
Abstract:

Integrates theory, research, and practice on the learning of second andforeign languages as informed by sociocultural and activity theory. Itfamiliarizes students, teachers, and other researchers who do not workwithin the theory with its principal claims and constructs in particular asthey relate to second language research. The book also describes andillustrates the use of activity theory to support practical andconceptual innovations in second language education.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
Written In: English (eng )

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