Research Article

Pedagogic Strategies for Stimulating Long’s (1980) Interaction Hypothesis in the Second Language Classroom

Authors

  • Edward Owusu Senior Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana
  • Murad Hassan Mohammed Sawalmeh Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Translation, Department of English Language and Literature, Dhofar University, Oman https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6336-1052
  • Charles Afram Senior Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana
  • Victoria N.A.F. Adu Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana
  • Bernice Quampah Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana
  • Patrick Kofi Tutu Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana

Abstract

From classical to contemporary periods, the teaching and learning of a second language have conscientiously been guided by pedagogical theories, ideologies, methods, rules, and regulations. The Interaction Hypothesis (IH) is one theory that advocates face-to-face contact between the learner and the facilitator. Although some media for physical contact and communication were mentioned in the Interaction Hypothesis, with time and the advent of technology, many better strategies have emerged. Therefore, this paper assesses some traditional and modern pedagogical strategies for oral language development that were not captured in the Interaction Hypothesis. The paper aims to expose second language teachers and learners to some new techniques and guidelines for oral language development and to reinforce the classical techniques cited in earlier research works. Our paper is segmented into four parts – introduction, empirical evidence of IH, pedagogical strategies for stimulating IH in second language classrooms, and conclusion.

Article information

Journal

International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation

Volume (Issue)

5 (10)

Pages

176-183

Published

2022-10-31

How to Cite

Owusu, E., Sawalmeh, M. H. M., Senior, C. A., Victoria N.A.F. Adu, Quampah, B., & Tutu, P. K. (2022). Pedagogic Strategies for Stimulating Long’s (1980) Interaction Hypothesis in the Second Language Classroom. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 5(10), 176–183. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt.2022.5.10.21

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Keywords:

Interaction hypothesis, pedagogic strategies, corrective feedback, second language teaching, oral presentation