The relationship between language and thought: Exploring Vygotsky and sociocultural approaches to second language research.

dc.contributor.authorCulligan, Karla
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-02T23:44:23Z
dc.date.available2023-03-02T23:44:23Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractThis article introduces Vygotsky’s sociocultural approach to mind by reviewing two key interrelated themes taken from his work, namely, the social nature and origins of individual higher mental functions and the role of cultural tools as mediational means. Particular attention is given to language throughout the discussion, as language was of primary concern to Vygotsky and it also provides the link to second language research. Ways of viewing second language learning through a sociocultural lens are considered, with emphasis on a broadened view of the zone of proximal development and the notion of collaborative dialogue. The article points toward ways in which sociocultural approaches offer new and expanded methods of conducting and interpreting research in second language education.
dc.identifier.urihttps://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/22413
dc.identifier.urlhttps://ejournal.educ.unb.ca/index.php?journal=ejournal&page=article&op=view&path[]=20
dc.publisherUniversity of New Brunswick
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subject.disciplineEducation
dc.titleThe relationship between language and thought: Exploring Vygotsky and sociocultural approaches to second language research.
dc.typejournal article
oaire.citation.endPage16
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.startPage1
oaire.citation.titleAtlantic Journal of Graduate Studies in Education
oaire.citation.volume1

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