Revisiting Vygotskian regressions as ‘Living’ processes in second language development: Narrative review

Beata Ross

doi:10.58881/jllscs.v1i3.115

Authors

Beata Ross Keele University International College https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1788-655X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58881/jllscs.v1i3.115

Keywords:

Vygotsky, second language development, dialectics , 'living’ regressions

Abstract

The transient or intermittent nature of Vygotskian regressions in the field of Second Language Development (SLD) has been relatively overlooked. To address this gap, the study employs a narrative literature review approach to enrich the theoretical and practical foundations of this concept. It proposes that they should be read in the context of the so-called living process development. By embracing this construct, the study introduces alternative theoretical insights, framing regressions as living-dramatic-dialectical occurrences, arising from the collision and interweaving of a wide range of opposing forces seen as events in variable proportions and intensities during moments of crisis.

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