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Book: The Applied Linguistic Individual

Chapter: 2 Sociocultural Theory and the dialectics of L2 learner autonomy/agency

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.20855

Blurb:

The first part of the book examines theoretical tensions between the social and the individual in their approaches. To set the stage, the author first discusses the concept of agency as it has been interpreted within SCT. And then consider those SCT concepts borrowed into ALR, which he believes appropriately reflect the theory. The author also discusses the concepts that in his point of view have been problematically integrated into ALR. Finally, Lantolf discusses those SCT principles he sees as relevant to classroom instruction and learning that aims to develop the learners’ agency.

Chapter Contributors

  • James P. Lantolf ([email protected] - book-auth-286) 'The Pennsylvania State University'