Sociocultural Theory Overview
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Which theory emphasizes the relationship between language and culture?

  • Social Learning Theory
  • Personal Learning Theory
  • Cultural Linguistics Theory
  • Ethnography of Communication (correct)
  • Which type of competence is described as the ability to use language for communication in real situations?

  • Sociolinguistic Competence
  • Grammatical Competence
  • Discourse Competence
  • Communicative Competence (correct)
  • In teaching culture in ELT, what is the focus of Sowa's Cultural Facts Approach?

  • Indirect Teaching
  • Little c Culture vs. Big C Culture (correct)
  • Cultural Similarities & Differences
  • Direct Teaching
  • Which theory places native speakers at the center and regards the way they speak as 'norm'?

    <p>Ethnography of Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main ways to teach culture in ELT according to the text?

    <p>Directly and Indirectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to sociocultural theory, how does language function as a cultural artifact?

    <p>It enables people to talk and think about events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sociocultural theory, how do children from different cultures adapt to their respective cultural teachings?

    <p>They learn to play with toys in one culture and play outdoors in another culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the statement, 'Every function in the child's cultural development appears twice' according to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?

    <p>It emphasizes the role of social interaction in shaping individual development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to sociocultural theory, where do the most important forms of human cognitive activity develop?

    <p>Within culturally and historically formed settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sociocultural theory suggest about the development of children's skills?

    <p>Skills are first related to interactions with others and then used within themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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