Introduction to ViewPoints: On the dynamics of an academic life

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51751/dujal27612

Keywords:

Wander Lowie , CDST, L2 development, applied Linguistics

Abstract

As a tribute to Wander Lowie’s impact on Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) and L2 theory and conceptualization in the Netherlands we have asked a diverse group of local scholars to write a reaction to Lowie (2026).

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Published

14-10-2026

How to Cite

Michel, M., & Verspoor, M. (2026). Introduction to ViewPoints: On the dynamics of an academic life. Dutch Journal of Applied Linguistics. https://doi.org/10.51751/dujal27612