Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning

ISBN 10: 1472586077 / ISBN 13: 9781472586070

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472586077
• ISBN 13: 9781472586070
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is a comprehensive, one-volume work written by leading international figures in the field focusing on a wide range of theoretical and methodological issues. It explains key terms and concepts, synthesizes the research literature and explores the implications of new and emerging technologies.

The book includes chapters on key aspects for CALL such as design, teacher education, evaluation, teaching online and testing, as well as new trends such as social media. The volume takes a broad look at CALL and explores how a variety of theoretical approaches have emerged as influences including socio-cultural theory, constructivism and new literacy studies. A glossary of terms to support those new to CALL as well as to allow those already engaged in the field to deepen their existing knowledge is also provided. Contemporary CALL is essential reading for postgraduate students of language teaching as well as researchers in related fields involved in the study of computer-assisted learning.

About the Authors

Michael Thomas is Professor of Education and Social Justice and Chair of the Centre for Educational Research (CERES) at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Hayo Reinders is Professor of Education and Head of Department at Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand, and TESOL Professor and Director of the doctoral program at Anaheim University, USA.

Mark Warschauer is a Professor in the Department of Education and the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, Director of UCI's Ph.D. in Education program, and founding director of UCI's Digital Learning Lab.