Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Hardcover)

Professor Michael Thomas

ISBN 10: 1441193626 / ISBN 13: 9781441193629

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, New York, 2012

About this Item

Hardcover. 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 Computer-Assisted Language Learning is essential reading for postgraduate students of language teaching as well as researchers in related fields involved in the study of computer-assisted learning. A state of the art reference volume on contemporary computer-assisted language learning, including chapters on research and methodology by leading international figures in the field. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, New York
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441193626
• ISBN 13: 9781441193629
• Binding: Hardcover
• 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 Computer-Assisted Language Learning 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 Author

Dr Michael Thomas is Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire and Editor of International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. Dr Hayo Reinders (innovationinteaching.org) is Head of Language and Learning Support at Middlesex University, London, UK, and Editor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching.  Dr 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.