Abstract
This paper introduces a colloquium on the scope and form of a theory of second language learning. It argues for the value of a general theory, considers the relation of theory to practice, and argues that the papers that follow—by McLaughlin; Bialystok; Long; Schumann; Sokolik; and Hatch, Shirai, and Fantuzzi;—point to a field where new and competing paradigms are being explored. 1990 TESOL International Association
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 609-616 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | TESOL Quarterly |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |