Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An Introduction Through Narratives

By Merrill Swain, Linda Steinman, Penny Kinnear

Book Overview

This textbook introduces the reader to concepts of sociocultural theory, through a series of narratives illuminating key concepts of the theory. This 2nd edition references recent studies that provide important instances of Vygotskian sociocultural theory in second language education and research, as well as questions for collaborative discussion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783093161
• ISBN13: 9781783093168
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.5"