Swain, Merrill  1944- <br/><br/>
Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education :  an Introduction Through Narratives / 
Merrill Swain, Penny Kinnear, and Linda Steinman. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - Toronto :  Multilingual Matters,  2011. 
 - xvii, 174 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
 - MM textbooks .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references, index and glossary. 
<br/><br/>"In this accessible introduction to Vygotskian sociocultural theory, narratives illuminate key concepts of the theory. These key concepts include:<br/>  mediation<br/>  Zone of Proximal Development<br/>  collaborative dialogue and private speech<br/>  everyday and scientific concepts<br/>  the interrelatedness of cognition and emotion<br/>  activity theory, and  assessment. The final chapter provides readers with an opportunity to consider two additional narratives and apply the SCT concepts that they have become familiar with. We hear from learners, teachers and researchers in a variety of languages, contexts, ages and proficiencies. Intended for graduate and undergraduate audiences, this new edition of the textbook includes controversies in the field, improved questions for collaborative discussion and provides updated references to important work in the literature of second language teaching, learning and research." (Publisher's Website) TABLE OF CONTENTS: Acknowledgements Vygotsky's story in brief 1. Mona: Across Time and Geography<br/>  Mediation 2. Madame Tremblay: A French Immersion Story<br/>  The zone of proximal development (ZPD) 3. Narrative 1: Jody (Talking to Self) ; Narrative 2 Sophie and Rachel (talking to others and self)<br/>  Languaging: Private speech and collaborative dialogue 4. Thaya: Writing Across Languages<br/>  Everyday and scientific concepts: Establishing connections 5. Grace: The Effect of Affect<br/>  Interrelatedness of cognition and emotion 6. Sandra's Story: A Teacher's Dilemma<br/>  Activity theory 7. Yang: Being Assessed<br/>  Assessment from an SCT perspective<br/> 8. Maria and the Beatles; Jean-Paul and Second Life<br/>  The floor is yours Discussion Glossary Bibliography Index 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781847693297 (pbk) 1847693296 (pbk) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010041287 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English (Language)--Study and Teaching--Social Aspect.<br/>Second Language Acquisition--Social Aspects.<br/>Language and Culture.