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Current Perspectives On The Role Of Gender In Second Language Acquisition (Sla) Research, Karen Feery May 2017

Current Perspectives On The Role Of Gender In Second Language Acquisition (Sla) Research, Karen Feery

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This paper outlines current perspectives on the role of gender in second language acquisition (SLA) research. Neither a singular field of research relating specifically to gender and SLA nor a theory of gender and SLA exist as yet. However, the distinct and well-established fields of language and gender studies and the field of SLA strongly underpin this topic area and a gradual emergence of research relating specifically to the role of gender in SLA is evident.


The Importance Of Play, Mario R.J. Corbin May 2017

The Importance Of Play, Mario R.J. Corbin

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“Play makes an important contribution to the social development of an infant. It allows the individual to gain personal knowledge of other group members; permits certain social skills to be practiced, such as fighting, without risk of injury; and helps the individual to establish long term friendships.” Vince Smith (2003: 86)