Vygotsky’s Psychology-Philosophy: A Metaphor for Language Theory and Learning

Abstract

This work is an introduction to Vygotsky and his theories of language and second language acquisition. The author focuses on Vygotsky's cultural- historical perspective and its emphasis on history as change, and thought as related to action. Background information on Vygotskian theory and Vygotsky and man -- Overview of L.S. Vygotsky's psychological-philosophical theory -- Tools--psychological tools--internalization--signs -- Chomskyan linguistics and Vygotskian semiotics -- Universal grammar--SLA--grammar from a Vygotskian position -- Conclusion.