Computers and English Language Learning
John Higgins(Author)
Intellect Books (Publisher)
Published in April 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-871516-40-1 (ISBN)
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Description
These papers on Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and EFL were originally printed in a variety of publications; they have been updated to take account of their new context in this collection. The topics include computer and grammar teaching, authentic labour and authentic play, integrating computers with foreign language classwork, evaluating CALL, whether teachers should learn to program, and learning and exercise. This work provides an insight into the development of English-language teaching in an open fashion and reflects 20 years of research. The papers on CALL range from general issues to more specific "linguistic gadgetry". These are followed by papers about language and a final section which deals with classroom methods, unsupported by technology. The diversity of general and specific topics covered allows for some diversions, including 555 paraphrases of "Jim hated school because the teachers were unkind".
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Intellect
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-871516-40-1 (9781871516401)
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Stuart Mealing
Computers and English Language
Book
11/1999
Intellect Books
€44.76
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Content
Software in language learning; the computer and grammar teaching; authentic labour and authentic play; on humanizing CAI; another look at artificial unintelligence; the neglected element of textbooks and CALL; reading and risk-taking - a role for the computer; integrating computers with foreign language classwork; evaluating CALL; should teachers learn to program?; learning and exercise.