Activity theory and relevance theory: an introductory study on their implications to the teaching-learning process

Authors

  • Maria Sirlene Pereira Schlickmann

Keywords:

Relevance theory, Social-interactionism, Pragmatics, Teaching, Learning

Abstract

This article compares aspects of Sperber and Wilson’s relevance theory with Leontiev’s activity theory, in terms of their contributions to the understanding of the teaching -learning process.

Published

2010-09-24

Issue

Section

Essays