Computer-Assisted Language Learning [電腦輔助語言學習]
3 credits
Dr. Yu-Chih Doris Shih (dshih@mail.fju.edu.tw) Graduate Course
This course is designed for those interested in the computer-assisted language instruction and computer-aided research for applied linguistics. This course differs from the course Computer-Assisted Instruction in which it focuses on the areas of computer-assisted foreign language instruction, testing, and research. The content of the course will be presented through various ways: presentations given by the instructor, in-class and online discussions, student professional presentations, and multiple activities. Learners will also produce their own design of EFL labs and computerized language applications using software such as Inspiration ® and HyperStudio ®
The instructor has also invited a guest speaker, Dr. Trevor Price, to come and speak about Web 2.0 technology and virtual learning environment for foreign language education. Dr. Price is the Head of the Technology Enhanced Learning Centre at University of Glamorgan, UK (UoG), where he leads the UoG’s Technology Enhanced Learning Team providing support to academic colleagues using technologies to help academics teach and assess, as well as students to learn.
Required textbooks:
Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Computer applications in second language acquisition:
Foundations for teaching, testing and research. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
References:
Other current free research articles from various online CALL-related journals, e.g.
Language Learning & Technology: http://llt.msu.edu/
The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology: http://www.tojet.net/
Egbert, J. & Hanson-Smith, E. (Eds.) (2007). CALL environments: Research, practice, and critical issues. (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: TESOL.
Hanson-Smith, E. (Ed.) (2000). Technology-enhanced learning environments.
Alexandria, VA: TESOL.
Tentative Topics:
Historical Foundations of Computer-Assisted Second Language Acquisition The Context & Challenges of CASLA
“Teachers tackle thinking”
Computer-assisted testing/digital assessment Web 2.0 technology
M-learning
Design of EFL labs
“Using the Internet in the Classroom: English & Language Arts”
Learning Styles & technology Applications of language corpora Computer-assisted SLA research Directions of CASLA
Application of Inspiration®
Multimedia course design using HyperStudio®
