The Social Turn in Second Language Acquisition

by David Block and David Block Dr

David Block asks the question "What is second language acquisition (SLA)?" by offering an extended critique of one of the main theoretical approaches to second language acquisition: the "Input-Interaction-Output" model. He argues that a more interdisciplinary and socially informed approach to SLA research is in order, and he draws on recent work in sociolinguistics as well as SLA research influenced by sociolinguistic and sociohistorical approaches...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087840144X
• ISBN13: 9780878401444
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher