Sociocultural Theory, Second Language Discourse, and Teaching: An Interview with James Lantolf.

Coughlan, Peter J.

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ERIC Number: EJ542911

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Sociocultural Theory, Second Language Discourse, and Teaching: An Interview with James Lantolf.

Coughlan, Peter J.

Issues in Applied Linguistics, v6 n2 p137-45 Dec 1995

Discusses how the interviewee first became interested in the application of sociocultural theory to second language acquisition, and what he sees as the appeal of such theory to studies of second language discourse. Discusses current research efforts regarding second language acquisition and describes an experimental language learning classroom. (six references) (CK)

Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Experimental Programs, Interaction Process Analysis, Linguistic Theory, Metaphors, Second Language Learning, Sociocultural Patterns

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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