Explicit Knowledge and Processes From a Usage-Based Perspective: The Developmental Trajectory of an Instructed L2 Learner

Language Learning

Volumn 64, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 771-808

  Roehr Brackin, Karen ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Complexity theory; Dynamic systems theory; Explicit knowledge and learning; Instructed L2 learning; Longitudinal case study; Usage based approach

Indexed keywords

EID: 84908641137     PISSN: 00238333     EISSN: 14679922     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/lang.12081     Document Type: Article

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