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Young, Richard F. – Language Learning, 2008
This chapter is framed by the three questions related to learning in Practice Theory posed by Johannes Wagner (2008): (1) What is learned?; (2) Who is learning?; and (3) Who is participating in the learning? These questions are addressed in two learning theories: Language Socialization and Situated Learning theory. In Language Socialization, the…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Socialization, Second Language Learning, Linguistic Theory
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Tarone, Elaine – Language Learning, 1979
Explores the validity of Labov's (1969) "Observer Paradox," and the five axioms describing the problems involved in linguistic research, for interlanguage research. Methodological remedies are suggested. (AM)
Descriptors: Interlanguage, Language Research, Language Styles, Learning Theories
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Krashen, Stephen; Scarcella, Robin – Language Learning, 1978
Examines the role of "routines" and grammatical patterns in first and second language acquisition by children and adults, specifically with regard to syntactic structures. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Language, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns