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In:Cross-theoretical Explorations of Interlocutors and their Individual Differences
Edited by Laura Gurzynski-Weiss
[Language Learning & Language Teaching 53] 2020
► pp. 3–16

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Chapter 1
Introducing cross-theoretical explorations of interlocutors and their individual differences

 | Indiana University
Published online: 21 January 2020
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https://doi.org/10.1075/lllt.53.01gur
Article outline
  • Introduction to the volume
  • Interlocutors across SLA theories
    • Cognitive-interactionist approach (Chapters 2 and 3)
    • Sociocultural theory (Chapters 4 and 5)
    • Variationist approach (Chapters 6 and 7)
    • Complex dynamic systems theory (Chapters 8 and 9)
  • Intended audience and organization of the volume
  • Volume matrix
  • Notes
  • References
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