Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: by Merrill Swain PAPERBACK

Channel View Publications Ltd

Sociocultural Theory in Second Language EducationAn Introduction through Narratives\nAuthor(s): Merrill Swain, Penny Kinnear, Linda Steinman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Channel View Publications Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Multilingual Matters\nISBN-13: 9781783093168, 978-1783093168\nSynopsis\nIn this accessible introduction to Vygotskiansociocultural theory, narratives illuminate key concepts of the theory. These key concepts include mediation; Zone of Proximal Development; collaborative dialogue and private speech; everyday and scientific concepts; the interrelatedness of cognition and emotion; activity theory; and assessment. A final chapter provides readers with an opportunity to consider two additional narratives and apply the SCT concepts that they have become familiar with. We hear from learners, teachers and researchers in a variety of languages, contexts, ages and proficiencies. Intended for graduate and undergraduate audiences, this new edition of the textbook includes.