CALL for Background

The book explores how CALL can develop and support language education, including working with mature language learners, developing civic education, ICT affordances for ESP, professional training for translators, interpreters, and crowdsourcing opportunities, as well as CALL-related resources, CAPT metacompetence, and blended-learning paradigms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The book delves into a wide range of approaches and applications of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in the field of language education. Each chapter in the volume explores various aspects where CALL techniques and tools can enhance language instruction. The issues covered in the book encompass various aspects, such as working with mature language learners, developing civic education, leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for English as a Second Language (ESP) learning, providing professional training for translators, interpreters, and crowdsourcing professionals, and exploring opportunities for online exchanges and cultural and linguistic considerations.

Furthermore, the book makes valuable contributions in other areas, including CALL-related resources, the development of CAPT metacompetence, and the exploration of blended-learning paradigms. It provides insights into the latest developments and trends in CALL, making it an essential resource for language educators, researchers, and practitioners alike.

Overall, the book offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the potential of CALL to develop and support broadly conceived issues in language education. By exploring a diverse range of topics and perspectives, it provides valuable insights and practical strategies for implementing CALL in language learning environments.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631845295
Edition number: New ed