Sociocultural Theory and Language Learning as Performance: Teaching and Learning Additional Languages through Performing Arts - Hardcover

by John R. Haught (Author)

John R. Haught demonstrates how theater games, music, and other performance activities promote language use in authentic and engaging ways that differ from typical classroom activities. Drawing on Lev Vygotsky and sociocultural theory, Haught demonstrates how learning is social and how learners create their knowledge by working together.

Author Biography

John R. Haught is associate professor of applied linguistics and TESOL at Wright State University.