Learning a second language through interaction /

This book examines different theoretical perspectives on the role that interaction plays in second language acquisition. The principal perspectives are those afforded by the Interaction Hypothesis, Socio-Cultural Theory and the Levels of Processing model. Interaction is, therefore, defined broadly;...

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Main Author: Ellis, Rod
Other Authors: Fotos, Sandra
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, ©1999.
Series:Studies in bilingualism ; v. 17.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=253501
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Summary:This book examines different theoretical perspectives on the role that interaction plays in second language acquisition. The principal perspectives are those afforded by the Interaction Hypothesis, Socio-Cultural Theory and the Levels of Processing model. Interaction is, therefore, defined broadly; it is seen as involving both intermental and intramental activity. The theoretical perspectives are explored empirically in a series of studies which investigate the relationship between aspects of interaction and second language acquisition. A number of these studies consider the effects of interac.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 285 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-280) and index.
ISBN:9789027298874
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