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Interactionist and Input Hypothesis Theories of Second Language Acquisition

By Frederick Shannon

Book information

Publisher
Studies in English Language and Literature, Kyushu University The English Language and Literature Society
Year
2011
ISSN
0422-7891
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2607676 bytes)
Volume
61
Pages
15\15
Time added
2015-10-12 13:19:51
Applied Linguistics EFL ESL Input Hypothesis Krash

Description

Social interaction theory and the interaction hypothesis deal with the significance of interaction in a learning environment which contrasts with the nativists theories of acquisition like the input hypothesis espoused by Krashen. According to social interaction theorists such as Long and Vygotsky, environmental factors play a critical role in second language acquisition. Vygotsky's work on socio-cultural theory and zone of proximal development (ZPD) provided the foundation for the social interactionist approach to language acquisition. This paper examines claims made by both the interaction hypothesis and input hypothesis as espoused by both Long and Krashen respectively. It will also consider each of the theories' main claims with respect to language acquisition and teaching.

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