James P. Lantolf

18.4k total citations · 6 hit papers
108 papers, 9.6k citations indexed

About

James P. Lantolf is a scholar working on Language and Linguistics, Developmental and Educational Psychology and Literature and Literary Theory. According to data from OpenAlex, James P. Lantolf has authored 108 papers receiving a total of 9.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 60 papers in Language and Linguistics, 45 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology and 27 papers in Literature and Literary Theory. Recurrent topics in James P. Lantolf's work include EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (43 papers), Educational and Psychological Assessments (29 papers) and Second Language Learning and Teaching (21 papers). James P. Lantolf is often cited by papers focused on EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (43 papers), Educational and Psychological Assessments (29 papers) and Second Language Learning and Teaching (21 papers). James P. Lantolf collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and United Kingdom. James P. Lantolf's co-authors include Matthew E. Poehner, Steven L. Thorne, Ali Aljaafreh, Gabriela Appel, William Frawley, Aneta Pavlenko, W.E. Dunn, Karen E. Johnson, Eduardo Negueruela‐Azarola and Jean Schmittau and has published in prestigious journals such as Developmental Psychology, Modern Language Journal and TESOL Quarterly.

In The Last Decade

James P. Lantolf

102 papers receiving 8.0k citations

Hit Papers

Sociocultural Theory and Second La... 1994 2026 2004 2015 2013 2006 1994 1994 2003 400 800 1.2k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning
    2013 1.4k citations James P. Lantolf profile →
  2. Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development
    2006 1.3k citations James P. Lantolf et al. LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) profile →
  3. Vygotskian Approaches to Second Language Research
    1994 752 citations James P. Lantolf et al. Medical Entomology and Zoology profile →
  4. Negative Feedback as Regulation and Second Language Learning in the Zone of Proximal Development
    1994 669 citations Ali Aljaafreh, James P. Lantolf Modern Language Journal profile →
  5. Vygotsky's Educational Theory in Cultural Context
    2003 531 citations Alex Kozulin, Roy Pea et al. Cambridge University Press eBooks profile →
  6. Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education
    2014 214 citations James P. Lantolf, Matthew E. Poehner profile →

Peers

James P. Lantolf
Merrill Swain Canada
Alison Mackey United States
Lyle F. Bachman United States
Lawrence Jun Zhang New Zealand
Steven L. Thorne United States
Courtney B. Cazden United States
P. David Pearson United States
Michael H. Long United States
Linda Flower United States
Rod Ellis New Zealand
Merrill Swain Canada
James P. Lantolf
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All Works

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Stam, Gale, et al.. (2023). How concept-based language instruction works in teaching thinking for speaking in an L2. IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. 61(1). 111–153.
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Lantolf, James P., et al.. (2023). Digital Language Learning: A Sociocultural Theory Perspective. TESOL Quarterly. 57(2). 702–715. 6 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P., et al.. (2016). Developing conceptual understanding of sarcasm in L2 English through explicit instruction. Language Teaching Research. 22(2). 208–229. 35 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & Matthew E. Poehner. (2014). Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education: Vygotskian Praxis and the Research/Practice Divide. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 91 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P., et al.. (2013). The Function of Gesture in Lexically Focused L2 Instructional Conversations. Modern Language Journal. 97(2). 397–416. 59 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & Matthew E. Poehner. (2013). The unfairness of equal treatment: objectivity in L2 testing and dynamic assessment. Educational Research and Evaluation. 19(2-3). 141–157. 27 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P.. (2013). 2 Sociocultural Theory and the dialectics of L2 learner autonomy/agency. 17–31. 12 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P.. (2008). PRAXIS AND CLASSROOM L2 DEVELOPMENT. LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas). 271(8). 13–44. 10 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & Matthew E. Poehner. (2008). Sociocultural theory and the teaching of second languages. 387 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & Karen E. Johnson. (2007). Extending Firth and Wagner's (1997) Ontological Perspective to L2 Classroom Praxis and Teacher Education. Modern Language Journal. 91(s1). 877–892. 67 indexed citations
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Kozulin, Alex, Roy Pea, Seth Chaiklin, et al.. (2003). Vygotsky's Educational Theory in Cultural Context. Cambridge University Press eBooks. 531 indexed citations breakdown →
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Lantolf, James P.. (2000). A century of language teaching and research: looking back and looking ahead: looking back and looking ahead. Modern Language Journal. 84(4). 467–471. 3 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & Ali Aljaafreh. (1995). Second language learning in the zone of proximal development: A revolutionary experience. International Journal of Educational Research. 23(7). 619–632. 79 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & William Frawley. (1988). Proficiency. Studies in Second Language Acquisition. 10(2). 181–195. 81 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P., et al.. (1987). Research in second language learning : focus on the classroom : proceedings of the 6th Delaware Symposium on Language Studies, October 1984, the University of Delaware. 1 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P. & William Frawley. (1985). On Communicative Strategies: A Functional Perspective.. 17(2). 143–158. 2 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P., et al.. (1985). Strategies for Accessing Bilingual Dictionaries: A Question of Regulation. Hispania. 68(4). 858–858. 9 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P., et al.. (1982). Current research in Romance languages. 14 indexed citations
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Lantolf, James P.. (1977). Aspects of Change in Foreign Language Study. Modern Language Journal. 61(5/6). 242–242. 1 indexed citations

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