Journal of Northeastern University(Social Science) ›› 2013, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (6): 647-652.DOI: 10.15936/j.cnki.1008-3758.2013.06.017

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An Empirical Research of Language Learning Strategies from the Socio-cultural PerspectiveA Case Study of Chinese Students in a German University

JIANG Feng   

  1. (Foreign Studies College, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China)
  • Published:2015-11-10
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Abstract: The socio-cultural theory by Vygotsky holds that human social culture as well as social interaction plays a crucial role in the psychological development of a person. The results of the questionnaire and interview targeted at some Chinese students in a German university reveal that these students, affected by the interaction with classroom environment, learning subject and learning partner, have changed their learning strategies to adapt themselves to a new social and cultural environment. Among those improved learning strategies, cognitive and metacognitive strategies take up the largest part. On the basis of these findings, there might emerge a new research field for foreign language researchers.

Key words: socio-cultural theory, learning strategy, classroom environment

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