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Direct linkBlock, David – Modern Language Journal, 2007
Although Firth and Wagner (1997) did not explicitly discuss the issue of identity in second language acquisition (SLA) research, their article was symptomatic of a general trend to open up SLA to social theory and sociological and sociolinguistic research, which in turn led some researchers to explore links between second language (L2) learning…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Research, Linguistic Theory, Researchers
Peer reviewedBlock, David – Applied Linguistics, 1996
Responds to claims regarding second-language acquisition (SLA) research. The claims refer to the existence of multiple theories in SLA research, relativism in the field and acceptability and testing of findings. The article argues that SLA is a process of exploration and speculation rather than one of discovery and proof and suggests that SLA is…
Descriptors: Language Attitudes, Language Research, Learning Processes, Linguistic Theory
Peer reviewedBlock, David – TESOL Quarterly, 2000
Problematizes the use of the interview for research on second language acquisition and second language teaching. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Interviews, Language Research, Research Methodology
