Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning [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.

Notes on Contributors\ Foreword byMike Levy\ List ofFigures and Tables \ Chapter 1: Contemporary Computer-Assisted LanguageLearning: The Role of Digital Media and Incremental Change,Michael Thomas,Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer\ SECTIONI: The CALL Context \ SectionIntroduction,Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer\ Chapter2: HistoricalPerspectives on CALL,Graham Davies, Sue E. K. Otto and Bernd R?schoff\ Chapter 3: ResearchingLanguage Learning in the Age of Social Media,Carla Meskill and JoyQuah\ Chapter 4: Second Language Teacher Education for CALL:An Alignment of Practice and Theory,Gary Motteram, Diane Slaouti andZeynep Onat-Stelma\ Chapter 5: Research on Computers in Language Testing:Past, Present and Future,James Dean Brown\ Chapter 6:MaterialsDesign in CALL: Social Presence in Online Environments, Mirjam Hauck and Sylvial#Ý