Cognitive Linguistics and Sociocultural Theory
Title | Cognitive Linguistics and Sociocultural Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Kyoko Masuda |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2015-10-16 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1614514445 |
By integrating cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theories, this groundbreaking book presents empirical studies on selected grammatical and semantic aspects that are challenging for second/foreign language learners. Through in-depth studies exploring eight different languages, this book offers insights generated through the synergy between cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theories that can be readily incorporated into teaching.
Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education
Title | Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education PDF eBook |
Author | James P. Lantolf |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 269 |
Release | 2014-03-05 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1136703020 |
Explicating clearly and concisely the full implication of a praxis-oriented language pedagogy, this book argues for an approach to language teaching grounded in a significant scientific theory of human learning—a stance that rejects the consumer approach to theory and the dichotomy between theory and practice that dominates SLA and language teaching. This approach is based on Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, according to which the two activities are inherently connected so that each is necessarily rooted in the other; practice is the research laboratory where the theory is tested. From the perspective of language education, this is what is meant by the ‘pedagogical imperative.’ Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education• Elaborates a new approach to dealing with the relationship between theory and practice—an approach grounded in praxis—the dialectical unity of theory and practice • Presents an analysis of empirical research illustrating praxis-based principles in real language classrooms • Brings together cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theory ─ the former provides the theoretical knowledge of language required of praxis and the latter furnishes the theoretical principles of learning and development also called for in a praxis approach • Offers recommendations for redesigning teacher education programs Its timely focus on the theory-practice gap in language education and its original approach to bridging it put this book at the cutting edge of thinking about Vygotskian sociocultural theory in applied linguistics and SLA.
Cognitive Linguistics and Sociocultural Theory
Title | Cognitive Linguistics and Sociocultural Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Kyoko Masuda |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Pages | 281 |
Release | 2015-10-16 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1501500899 |
By integrating cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theories, this groundbreaking book presents empirical studies on selected grammatical and semantic aspects that are challenging for second/foreign language learners. Through in-depth studies exploring eight different languages, this book offers insights generated through the synergy between cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theories that can be readily incorporated into teaching.
Language Teacher Cognition
Title | Language Teacher Cognition PDF eBook |
Author | Li Li |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2019-10-11 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1137511346 |
This book explores the topic of teacher cognition, making use of sociocultural theory as a framework to understand what teachers know, think, believe and do in their professional contexts through ‘applied’ conversation analysis. The author examines what teaching and learning mean to teachers by analyzing the interactional work they do with their students, considering when and why teachers make interactive decisions as well as how they utilize new technological tools to address their pedagogical objectives. After discussing how teachers construct identities and display emotions in the classroom, she presents suggestions for language teacher education and development, pedagogy improvement and teacher knowledge. This book will be of interest to language teachers and teacher trainers, as well as students and scholars of applied linguistics and sociocultural theory.
Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development
Title | Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development PDF eBook |
Author | James Lantolf |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 422 |
Release | 2006-03-02 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN |
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.
Sociocultural Theory and the Teaching of Second Languages
Title | Sociocultural Theory and the Teaching of Second Languages PDF eBook |
Author | James P. Lantolf |
Publisher | Equinox Publishing |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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The fourteen original chapters included in the present volume document innovations in second and foreign language teaching that are rooted in Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development. Researchers and language teaching practitioners will find implementations at the classroom and programmatic levels of Vygotskian principles and concepts.
Sociocultural Theory Second Language Learning
Title | Sociocultural Theory Second Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | James P. Lantolf |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 295 |
Release | 2013-05-20 |
Genre | Study Aids |
ISBN | 0194423069 |
This book represents a major statement of the current research being conducted on the learning of second languages from a sociocultural perspective. The book is divided into a theoretical and an empirical part. Specific topics covered include: learning and teaching languages in the zone of proximal development; L1 mediation in the acquisition of L2 grammar; sociocultural theory as a theory of second language learning; gestural mediation in a second language; and constructing a self through a second language.