Research Article

THREE THESES ON THE PEDAGOGICAL RELEVANCE OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION RESEARCH

Number: 130 December 1, 2005
  • Johannes Eckerth
TR EN

THREE THESES ON THE PEDAGOGICAL RELEVANCE OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION RESEARCH

Abstract

The paper investigates the relevance of second language acquisition research inside language teaching. As a point of departure, three theses are proposed, each of which suggests a relevance criterion regarding second language acquisition research. These three theses are then exemplified by reference to three empirical studies in classroom-based L2 research. In conclusion, it is suggested that the field of task-based research is one in which L2 teaching and L2 research can benefit from each other. It is further proposed how this might be done, such that a cooperative and constructive dialogue between teachers and researchers develops

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Language Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Johannes Eckerth This is me

Publication Date

December 1, 2005

Submission Date

January 1, 2005

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2005 Number: 130

APA
Eckerth, J. (2005). THREE THESES ON THE PEDAGOGICAL RELEVANCE OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION RESEARCH. Dil Dergisi, 130, 19-37. https://doi.org/10.1501/Dilder_0000000046