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Sazonov, Rostislav. "Computer-assisted language learning." Thesis, Молодь у глобалізованому світі: академічні аспекти англомовних фахових досліджень (англ. мовою) / Укл., ред. А.І.Раду: збірник мат. конф. - Львів: ПП "Марусич", 2011. - 147 с, 2011. http://er.nau.edu.ua/handle/NAU/20775.

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McMurry, Benjamin L. "Evaluation in Computer-Assisted Language Learning." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2012. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3306.

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Evaluation of Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) needs to be scrutinized according to the same standards of evaluation as other professional materials. Evaluation can be divided into two distinct, yet similar, categories: formal (following a prescribed evaluation model) and informal. The aim of this dissertation is two-fold. The first purpose is to benefit the field of CALL by situating CALL evaluation in the context of frameworks used formal evaluation. The second purpose is to discover informal evaluation practices of CALL practitioners. First, with regard to formal evaluation of CALL materials, practices and insights from the field of evaluation would help CALL researchers and practitioners to conduct systematic evaluations that report findings that other researchers and practitioners find useful. An evaluation framework is proposed that includes common evaluation tasks conducted by evaluators in the field of formal evaluation to produce a workflow model for designing and conducting evaluations in CALL. Second, regarding the informal evaluation of CALL materials, learning about the processes of teachers when evaluating CALL for classroom use will help direct developers of CALL materials, address user concerns, and may indirectly increase the quality of CALL materials. After looking at this two-fold question—formal and informal evaluation of CALL materials—we found that formal evaluation in CALL may benefit from the adoption of evaluation practices from formal evaluation literature. Regarding informal evaluation, we found that teachers consider pedagogy, accessibility, and authenticity when reviewing CALL resources and activities for consideration for use in the classroom. Based on this finding we provide implications for language program administrators, teacher trainers, CALL software developers, and language teachers.
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Manning, Patricia. "Itsicall : Investigating Teaching Strategies in Computer Assisted Language Learning." n.p, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/.

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Ward, Robert David. "Natural language, computer-assisted learning and language-impaired children." Thesis, University of Hull, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.327817.

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Barr, John Davidson. "An investigation into computer-based language-learning environments for foreign languages." Thesis, University of Ulster, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.274111.

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Chan, Kok-chi, and 陳覺慈. "Effectiveness of computer-assisted learning in Chinese language." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1998. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31959969.

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Swann, Philip Howard. "Theory and practice of computer assisted language learning." Thesis, Open University, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.280634.

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Romanov, Yu, T. O. Snigurova, and V. Yu Paramonova. "Distance courses development and computer-assisted language learning." Thesis, НТУ "ХПІ", 2017. http://repository.kpi.kharkov.ua/handle/KhPI-Press/33169.

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Rudzewitz, Björn [Verfasser]. "Learning Analytics in Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning / Björn Rudzewitz." Tübingen : Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen, 2021. http://d-nb.info/1238594751/34.

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Lun, Suen Caesar, and 藺蓀. "An integrated approach to computer-assisted language learning (ICALL)." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2004. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B45014838.

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Ysquierdo, Rachelle. "The Effects of Computer-Assisted Language Learning on English Language Proficiency." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6157.

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The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires high standards, but academic achievement among English Language Learners (ELL) falls below that of their peers in Texas. These students' lower academic achievement may lead to their dropping out of high school, not going to college, or being underemployed, a problem that led to this study. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether computer-assisted language learning (CALL) helps ELLs improve their English language proficiency compared to traditional learning approaches. Levy's theoretical framework on the implementation of CALL guided this study. A nonequivalent, pretest-and-posttest design was used to examine mean differences in the increase in proficiency level from the beginning to the end of the year on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) of ELLS in Grades 3-5 who participated in CALL and of those who did not participate. The sample consisted of 106 English language learners in Grades 3-5: 57 students in the treatment group and 49 in the comparison group. A one-way analysis of variance was conducted to compare language proficiency between the treatment and comparison groups. Results revealed no significant difference in the mean increase in proficiency levels of English language learners between the treatment and comparison groups. Additional analyses of TELPAS subdomains (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) indicated CALL was effective on reading only. Based on the findings, a project study on professional development was designed to focus on instructional strategies to support CALL. This project may lead to social change among administrators and teachers in the methods and strategies they use in the classroom to support CALL and as they work collaboratively to improve language proficiency among English language learners.
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Ozverir, Ildeniz. "Task-based authentic learning activities in computer assisted foreign language learning." Thesis, Ozverir, Ildeniz (2015) Task-based authentic learning activities in computer assisted foreign language learning. PhD thesis, Murdoch University, 2015. https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/27393/.

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One of the challenges that English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners experience is the lack of authentic use of the language. In most cases they are confined to the activities conducted in classrooms and lack opportunities to use and practice the target language outside the school in genuine settings. However, the activities done in class are generally decontextualized and lack real world relevance. As a result of this, while learners may have extensive knowledge about the target language—which is referred to as know what—they can scarcely use it for communication in real life—which is referred to as know how. This study suggests that with the advances in pedagogical theory, authentic learning has much to offer in order to situate learning tasks in contexts that close the gap between the classrooms and real life. In so doing, the aim of this research is to provide learners with opportunities to use the target language in the kinds of purposeful and complex ways that it is used in real life. In order to achieve this aim, characteristics of authentic learning environments were used as guidelines to design an e-learning environment which was based on real world activities. The study sought to investigate: how students engage with and respond to a computer-assisted language learning environment designed to incorporate characteristics of authentic activities in foreign language education; how students and teachers view the importance of each of the characteristics of authentic activities; how teachers support and scaffold student learning in a computer-assisted language learning environment designed to incorporate characteristics of authentic activities; and the ways in which students achieve foreign language competency through the use of computer assisted task-based authentic activities. The research was conducted in North Cyprus with pre-university level EFL learners over a period of two semesters. Three teachers and 12 students participated in the study. A design-based research approach was employed in two iterative cycles in the form of an interpretive, qualitative study. The activity that learners were required to complete was based on a fictitious scenario set in a newspaper office. In this scenario learners assumed the roles of members of the editorial board, and the teachers were the editors of a newsletter. Learners researched topics that were socially important to them and produced articles for the newsletter, with all products written, and all communication spoken in the target language. Later, the two newsletters were published and distributed at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). Design-based research was employed in two cycles over two semesters. Data was collected through observations, interviews (both individual and group), work samples and video recordings. Later interviews and videotapes were transcribed for in-depth analysis. Cross-case data analysis was used in order to be able to draw conclusions in terms of the applicability of the findings to other similar settings. The results indicated that despite the lack of learners’ experience in using computers as part of their formal education, they found it motivating and educational. Basing the learning environment and activity on the characteristics of authentic activities have provided a real purpose to complete the activity, and many opportunities to use the target language in context, as well as to develop relevant skills. Teachers supported and scaffolded learners to direct their attention to the different resources available and to the different components of their articles. This process has provided the opportunity to focus on the author, content, language, audience and process, and thus enabled learners to develop authorship skills, to develop the content of their product, to correct and improve linguistic errors, to address the needs of the audience, and to develop problem solving skills. A key outcome of the research was the development of a framework for the design of authentic learning environments to be used in the teaching of foreign languages, in the form of 11 design principles. These principles contribute both theoretically and practically to understanding of how students learn languages in authentic and meaningful contexts.
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Witt, Silke Maren. "Use of speech recognition in computer-assisted language learning." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2000. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/251707.

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Manning, Patricia Eveline. "ITSICALL : investigating teaching strategies in computer assisted language learning." Thesis, Open University, 1995. http://oro.open.ac.uk/57551/.

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This thesis evaluates the effect on the learning and teaching of gender and gender agreement in French for English speakers of various teaching strategies Implicit, Explicit and Exploratory, implemented as a CALL program, 'Itsicall' (Investigating Teaching Strategies in Computer Assisted Language Learning). It is an original piece of research with school children in London which uses a variety of L2 research methods, i.e. error analysis, contrastive analysis and learner interviews, to inspire the design of the computer program , which teaches the concepts of Gender and Gender Agreement in French in the three modes selected, Implicit, Explicit and Exploratory. The design of the gender teaching program was motivated by a series of preliminary investigations, which lead to the accumulation of a rich source of data on the way school children perform and acquire concepts prominent in another language and provides many insights into the difficulties encountered by children Vying to grapple with the concept of Gender, under represented in the English language and primordial in French. The program was then tested and evaluated in an exercise which provided further invaluable data for Second Language Acquisition Research, Second Language Teaching and Computer Assisted Instruction, taking into account the answer to the original research questions and the opinions of the children who tried out the program. The account of this empirical work, which reveals the potential of exploratory computer environments is then followed by an analysis which incorporates all the findings of the previous experiments into a critical evaluation of the merits of Implicit, Explicit and Exploratory teaching of grammar rules in a CALL environment.
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Al-Hamly, Masha'el A. "Computers and co-operative learning : learners interaction at the computer in a co-operative language learning context." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.267314.

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Patterson, Peggy Jo. "Computer assisted language learning : an analysis of discourse produced in computer-assisted and oral class discussions by Spanish learners /." Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2001. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3008417.

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Alofi, Ibrahim A. "Professional Development of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL): Saudi Arabia Language Teachers." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1403625998.

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Goodfellow, Robin. "A computer-based strategy for foreign-language vocabulary-learning." Thesis, Open University, 1994. http://oro.open.ac.uk/56456/.

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This work sets out to establish principles for the design and evaluation of a computer-based vocabulary-learning strategy for foreign language learners. The strategy is intended to assist non-beginner learners who are working on their own, to acquire new words in such a way that they will be available when needed in subsequent communicative situations. The nature of vocabulary-learning is examined from linguistic, psychological and educational perspectives, and a strategy for autonomous learning is derived which emphasizes the processes of: selection of new items from text, mental lexicon- building through the association of items on the basis of their lexical-structural features, and practising productive recall of items by activating the same associations as were used to build the mental network. This strategy is considered from the point of view of the support it would need from a computer-based interaction, and the field of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) for vocabulary is reviewed for examples of system design which meet the strategic and interactional requirements. Specifications are produced, based on general principles for the design of computer-assisted learning, and on current technological capability to integrate large text-databases and on-line lexical tools such as dictionaries etc., within an interface which facilitates learner control and exploration. Questions of evaluation are considered, in the light of the computer's ability to record interaction data, and a psycholinguistic model of word production is proposed as a basis for assessing the learner's performance in terms of processes as well as quantitative 'end product'. A general model of deep and surface approaches to learning is then adduced to provide a way of interpreting learner subjective data, and an independent means of evaluating the quality of the learning outcome. A system implementing the strategy is tested with learners of Spanish and English, and the quantitative and qualitative data on learning process and outcome is analyzed in depth. The system is shown to support the learning objectives for learners who adopt a deep approach, or whose approach complements the assumptions of the design in some way, and the general design principles are therefore considered as validated. Some aspects of the strategy related to lexicon-building, however, are shown to be inadequately supported, as is the capability of the system to help learners remediate surface approaches. The main conclusion of the study is that, whilst learner exploration of powerful lexical information resources is essential for autonomous vocabulary-learning, on-line tutorial help of the kind that will encourage deep rather than surface approaches, is needed to optimise the quality of the learning outcome.
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Wright, David Allan 1964. "The reciprocal nature of universal grammar and language learning strategies in computer assisted language learning." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/558183.

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Guillory, Helen E. (Helen Elizabeth). "Computer Applications to Second Language Acquisition." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1991. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504628/.

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This thesis is intended to give a panorama of technology in foreign language pedagogy. Although my field of study is French, the computer applications under scrutiny do not relate solely to the teaching of French. This paper begins with a criticism of the rigid listen-and-repeat language laboratory concept while tracking the rise of communicative language learning theory; follows the microprocessor revolution in language consoles; documents the development of computer-assisted instruction; showcases software evaluations of computer-assisted language learning; explores telecommunications; discusses satellite dishes and other computer peripherals; presents the results of a survey of Texas universities; and concludes with the presentation of the evolving language media center.
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Hankvist, Annikki. "Technology in the English Language Classroom : Computer-Assisted Grammar Learning." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Utbildningsvetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-144495.

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As technology advances so does the availability of computer-assisted learning software. Since the Swedish curriculum and syllabus in the subject English do not state how teachers should teach grammar or what grammatical items they should focus on, it is left to the teachers to decide themselves. This thesis aims to investigate how one can make use of CALL, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, when teaching grammar in the English language classroom. The following three research questions are posed:  • In what ways is CALL used in teaching grammar?  • Are any of the different ways of using CALL more successful than others?  • What are the students’ reactions to using CALL as a means of learning grammar?  The questions are answered by analyzing the theoretical background of second language acquisition, as well as by analyzing ten articles about learning grammar with the help of modern technology. The findings show that there are more ways of using technology in a teaching environment than there are articles about it, and this thesis only covers a few of the different means of using CALL to teach grammar. The findings also show that the results of computer-assisted teaching and learning are overall positive, but it cannot be concluded whether this is because of the software or the novelty of using CALL. Some software shows better results than other, such as error correction software. The overall perceptions of using CALL in the classroom are overwhelmingly positive from both teachers’ and students’ perspective. Furthermore, the results show that the students believe that using technology to learn helps them more than it actually does, showing how it helps motivate students to acquire new knowledge by making it more interesting for them. All in all, the findings of the research give teachers an overview of the current progress of CALL, as well as giving them suggestions about how to incorporate technology in their own teaching.
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Okuyama, Yoshiko. "Computer-assisted Japanese vocabulary learning: The choice of script in CALL." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/284198.

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Despite the rapid growth of software use in foreign language education, many language-specific issues in computer-mediated instruction have not been investigated in research. One example is L2 orthography in CALL. When the target language is a non-alphabetic type, such as Japanese, decoding the unfamiliar script becomes a difficult task. Although the type of current Japanese language software ranges from immersion to translation-mediated, the method for script presentation is not spelled out with a clear pedagogical principle. Furthermore, due to the lack of empirical evidence, we have yet to find out which feature of CALL assists most effectively the Japanese beginner's L2 vocabulary acquisition. The present study attempts to evaluate the impact of using Romaji, or alphabetic spellings of Japanese, on beginners' learning of Japanese vocabulary. Sixty-one students enrolled in first-semester Japanese were recruited from two American universities. Individually the subjects participated in a vocabulary CALL experiment created with the HyperCard authoring system. The control and experimental groups were exposed to CALL lessons that taught 40 new Japanese words in conversational context. Immediately after the instructional phase, both groups were assessed on their retention of the vocabulary items in the same computer program. The only difference was the intervention of the Romaji script added to the vocabulary instruction of the experimental group. Both learner processes and performance data were collected and were analyzed. Major findings from this CALL study are (1) contrary to the prediction, the aid of Romaji did not facilitate the learner's short-term vocabulary retention, (2) the subjects who used the "sound" button more frequently recalled more words, and (3) the CALL vocabulary instruction assisted the learners of beginning-level Japanese in retaining a majority of the vocabulary items for recognition posttests but not for production tests. It is implied that the orthographic accommodation in CALL is not effective in assisting English-speaking students' Japanese vocabulary learning. Regardless of the presence or absence of Romaji, the intensive use of audio recordings was found to play the most crucial role in Japanese beginners' short-term vocabulary retention.
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Tso, Shu-fai. "The effectiveness of computer-assisted learning in stimulating vocabulary learning of children with mild mental handicap." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1998. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B20135981.

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Drabløs, Lars Are Holth. "Computer Assisted Language Learning towards 2010 : Mobile Learning, User generated Content and Convergence." Thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Telematics, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-9796.

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Many topics have been touched in this thesis. I would like to conclude with some answers to the questions raised in the initial problem description and point out further challenges in some cases. We have seen that there exist several approaches for CALL, with virtual learning communities as one example. The community presented here, moodle.org, is an open source framework and let any user register for free and manage a course. In that way may this framework be used by school institutions, professional language course providers and other users who feel free to organize a course. This environment is quite formal in nature, because most of the use at the portal is related to a registered course. Another portal, italki.com, offers language learning after the tandem method and users are free to search among all (visible) profiles on the sites to find a match. This is a more informal framework as the users are not connected to any established educational institution, they do not necessarily follow a curriculum and the learning is not instructed to follow any pedagogical principles. These portals may be accessed both in stationary and mobile environments (by mobile browsers). In the case of mobile environments there exist many challenges: Developers of the site are requested to take special considerations of how some material is to be structured to fit the interface at the user’s terminal. One of the considerations at moodle.org was for instance to limit graphical content (illustrated in chapter 5.2.1), as this takes up much space on the screen and uses quite a bit bandwidth to download. Other challenges can be related to media richness and context awareness discussed in chapter two. One example could for instance be a video conference lecture held at a moodle course. If some of the users are in a mobile environment without the possibility to transfer video (because of terminal or bandwidth limitation), they should still be given the option of following the lecture by audio transmission. This will reduce the richness of the lecture, but they will be able to catch up the most essential things. BBC offers another kind of framework which is typically meant for beginner learners in a language. The material in ‘Language steps’ is instructional and interactive, as it requires response and apprehension from the users. This makes it most suitable for stationary environments, but the content could be presented in a mobile environment to. The 3 “Rearranging the dialogue” task will probably be suitable for a touch screen handheld. The content in the different modules could also be categorized to fit the current response flexibility of the user. An example of different categories was given in chapter 2. Another framework presented from the BBC portal was their show “The Flatmates”. This is an internet based soap show where the episodes can be followed by downloadable tracks or simply be read. The users may contribute to the show with discussion about the characters and give feedback about how the show should continue. This is a good example of how the Internet can be used as a platform for participation among users. There also exist mobile applications like KODI’s dictionary and Coolgorilla’s audio phrase books. These can be categorized as referential tools and can be used in many settings, remarking that the audio phrase books in most cases are suited for beginners on vacation in the target language country. Chapter 6 discussed general possibilities and challenges related to technology and market trends. Web 2.0 was presented as the future trend of Internet usage and web design with key words as creativity, information sharing and collaboration between users (and companies). A survey, held by the Norwegian institute ITU has showed that Norwegian teenagers at average participate in 3,4 ‘network societies’. Facebook was the most popular. The biggest reason to participate in the networks was to meet friends. Only 8 percent answered that the networks provided help for school related topics. This shows that most of the interaction in these networks are informal among the teenagers. Could we still expect more participation in school related topics in such networks? The answer is yes, and no. The technology exists to promote school related subjects in these networks, but it would be a challenge to mix the pupils’ (and the teacher’s) roles in such a situation, as depicted in chapter 6.3. Hans Christian Arnseth also points out in [46] that the question about using more web 2.0 applications in the school system is much about ideology – “What do we regard as proper learning and how can/should technology be used in the education?”. At last were some general challenges related to technology presented, with issues around convergence, human aspects, business models and policy as the main issues. Copyright policy and business models can be even more complicated in the evolution of web 2.0 interfaces, where content sharing and user participation goes hand in hand.

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Kilickaya, Ferit. "The Effect Of Computer Assisted Language Learning On Learners&#039." Master's thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12606252/index.pdf.

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This study aimed to explore the effect of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) on the sophomore undergraduate students&rsquo
success on the TOEFL exam. The study was designed as quasi-experimental research and two variables were focused on: Computer-assisted language learning and traditional instruction. Participants were 34 sophomore students in EFL department in Middle East Technical University. The participants were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a table of random numbers. Experimental (three males and fourteen females) and control groups (two males and fifteen females) consisted of 17 participants each since the language laboratory for experimental group could accommodate that number. Experimental group was taught using computer-assisted instruction in a language laboratory while the control group was taught using a traditional method of instruction in a traditional classroom setting. The sample consisted of 17 participants in each group. The training lasted for 8 weeks and the same instructor met the groups three hours each week. During the first week a pre-test was given to both groups and a post-test was given at the end of the study. The experimental group participants were also interviewed with regard to CALL. Pre and post-test gain scores were statistically analyzed and the interviews were subjected to content analysis. The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the control and experimental groups in overall scores and on the structure section. However, statistically significant differences were found in the scores on the reading and listening sections. The interviews showed that the participants in the experimental group valued computer-assisted language learning. However, it was suggested by the participants that computer-assisted language learning should be incorporated into the regular classes, where especially listening skill is focused on.
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Laporte, Nadine Isabel. "Computer assisted language learning : an investigation of psychological and linguistic processes." Thesis, Bangor University, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.263972.

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Nuraihan, Mat Daud Jeffery Logan. "Problems in the implementation of computer assisted language learning in Malaysia." Thesis, University of Hull, 1994. http://hydra.hull.ac.uk/resources/hull:3956.

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The aim of the research was to study an attempt to integrate Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) into the curriculum of institutions within Malaysia. The study was based on the premise that the quality and quantity of computer usage in the classroom is influenced by the teachers' readiness to use the device. Based on the findings suggestions are made for possible solutions to some of the recurring problems. The findings have implications for both pre- and inservice teacher training. The rationale for research is laid out in Chapter One whilst Chapter Two gives the background to the study. The review of literature is given in Chapter Three. Chapter Four argues for the use of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in this research work. The findings made in the first three phases of the study which were largely based on qualitative approach are discussed in Chapter Five. The large-scale questionnaire survey which was carried out in phase four is presented in Chapter Six. The findings are discussed in relation to studies identified in the literature review in Chapter Seven. The implications of the findings for teacher training are discussed in Chapter Eight. The thesis concludes by identifying important follow-up studies.Teachers in the study were not sure how computers could be integrated into their curriculum. Attitudes to CALL had a positive relation with the use of computers for administrative tasks. The training programme conducted by the Ministry of Education was found to have a positive impact on their attitudes. Teachers who were sent for training had a more positive attitude than those who volunteered. Those who took the initiative to learn were found to have a more positive attitude and a higher expectation of computers than the others in the study. Teachers' attitude to and perception of CALL were found to be dependent on their qualification and teaching institution. Generally higher qualifications and teaching level were associated with more negative attitudes and perceptions. Anxiety was higher among teachers with a lower level of computer proficiency, and among University teachers.
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Lubua, Filipo. "From Innovation to Academic Entrepreneurship in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1549936934116581.

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Moon, Chanmi. "Computer-assisted project-based learning in English for specific purposes." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1868.

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The aim of this project is to address the need for effective English learning and develop an English curriculum which practically meets learners' needs. The project is for students who study business English in Korean community college. This project presents effectiveness of English learning in the content concerning with English for specific purposes, project-based learning, cooperative learning, computer-assisted language learning, and technological literacy. These ideas are incorporated into the project to develop the unit, Creating a Company, which consists of six lesson plans.
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Hemard, Dominique. "Theoretical framework for authoring hypermedia for language learning." Thesis, London Metropolitan University, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.264706.

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This thesis represents the culmination of work carried out as part of an ongoing research into hypermedia authoring for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). It originates from, and is the natural continuation of previous research activities in user interface design, which addressed the problem of transferring existing human factors expertise derived from the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) to the hypermedia CALL authoring process. Problems identified with the development of specific design guidelines for authoring hypermedia CALL led to a need for a thorough examination of the usability field with a view to creating a coherent and exhaustive theoretical framework providing a comprehensive contextual and conceptual design support. At the conceptual level, emphasis is placed on defining the design process from an HCI perspective, on delineating the authoring input and explicating the potential of the hypermedia CALL platform, in terms of specificity, scope and limitations. At the contextual level, this research presents an in-depth study of mental models and user requirements elicited and formulated by students as targeted users on the basis of a selection of relevant applications. The resulting usability field is central to the design of the theoretical framework, inasmuch as it feeds into conceptual design considerations and is instrumental in facilitating and validating a realistic transition from theory into practice. Ultimately, the theoretical framework provides a comprehensive design support encapsulating design guidelines and generating design solutions. The main contribution made to hypermedia CALL rests on providing an extensive contextualized design support in the form of a practical and applicable framework with a sound theoretical underpinning designed to stimulate a conceptual approach to authoring hypermedia CALL environments. Therefore, it is designed to develop a much greater awareness of the design process and the role authors must play within it, as well as to provide a methodology and an approach to further identify and understand student requirements. Last but not least, it is conceived to promote and facilitate the use of design guidelines to turn a complex process into a successful, student-centred design outcome.
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Koh, Kyu Han Seals Cheryl D. "PineHill a novel approach to computer aided language learning /." Auburn, Ala., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10415/1365.

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Moran, Edward Francis. "The relationship between metacognitive knowledge of learning English as a foreign language and learning behaviour in a vocabulary learning computer environment." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/726.

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This investigation comprised two studies aimed at identifying the relationship, if any, between beliefs about the formal or functional nature of learning English as a foreign language and learning behaviour in a vocabulary learning computer environment. Two measurement tools were developed.A questionnaire was developed to measure beliefs of a general nature about the task of learning a foreign language, definition of the formal functional components of language learning activities, and beliefs about the efficacy of the same language activities. This was done to observe the correlations, if any, between formal-functional bias in general beliefs and preferences for specific activities which respondents have previously defined in formal-functional terms. A hypertext program was also developed. This program consisted of vocabulary learning materials with code built into the programming which recorded user interaction in log files. Using the logged data, general beliefs and beliefs about the efficacy of language learning activities could then be compared with preference for inductive and deductive learning, passive and productive practice, and effort invested in the task as measured by the number of screens accessed and time spent on the task. The two studies making up the investigation consisted of a pilot study to test the questionnaire and a main study, combining the questionnaire and software. The Main Study was done in four stages with the first three stages being used to pilot the software and the final stage functioning as the source of data on subject behaviour. Questionnaire data was compared with the logged data and post-hoc interviews served to triangulate the logged data. A qualitative analysis of subject behaviour in the computer environment was also carried out. Main findings for questionnaire data were that formal-functional bias in general beliefs may be related to preference for formal or functional activities. Beliefs regarding knowledge of target language culture or learning context may be more closely related to formal-functional preferences than beliefs regarding grammar or vocabulary. Regarding correlational relationships with logged data, beliefs appeared to be less important than prior knowledge of target vocabulary. Subjects showed a consistent pattern of variation of preferences according to level of prior knowledge while effort invested showed a bellshaped curve with increasing prior knowledge. Formal-Functional biases in general beliefs had correlational relationships with effort invested, but the direction of the relationships varied according to the belief. Main conclusions were that the pattern of interaction suggested subjects were acting autonomously. In exercising this autonomy, they were influenced by their beliefs, but level of prior knowledge of the task was more important in determining how they learned or practiced the target vocabulary. Regarding pedagogical implications, it was argued that the formal-functional distinction has little pedagogical value in terms of understanding language learners. Finally, it was concluded that this research has shown that language learners' metacognitive knowledge of the task of language learning is a resource which teachers ignore at their peril.
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Yang, Wan Chi (Ada Yang). "The enlightened Chinese characters : a cognitive approach of computer assisted Chinese character learning." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2428.

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Thesis (MPhil (Modern Foreign Languages))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
With continuing advances in technology, computer-assisted instruction provides opportunities for individualized, interactive learning. In the research paper, I employed the theoretical framework of CALL and the philosophy of cognitive psychhology to promote learner autonomy in the second language aquisition of Chinese...
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Rousseau, Nicoline. "Fostering learner autonomy amongst second language student teachers with computer assisted language learning in a supportive role." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/898.

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Sun, Lixia. "Reviewing computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in a vocational school in China." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=init_5543_1178702325.

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In recent years, advances in computer technology have motivated Chinese teachers to reassess computer use and consider it as a valuable part of daily foreign language learning and teaching. Software programmes, USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology, and computer networks are providing teachers with new methods of incorporating culture, grammar, and real language use in the classroom. Students gain access to audio, visual and textual information about the language through the use of computers. The aim of this study was to investigate vocational school English students and teachers concerns and behaviours about integrating information technology into English instruction.
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Paca, Mahmut. "The Opinions and Beliefs of Four Teachers Regarding Computer Assisted Language Learning." Thesis, Malmö universitet, Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-36365.

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Digital technology has developed at a rapid pace, even in the second language learning classrooms. The Swedish Curriculum of English stresses the importance of learning digital technology in the school environment. This theoretical research and empirical study has been carried out to find out how computer assisted language learning (CALL) may influence motivation and student’s engagement and other learning outcomes, such as listening, speaking, and reading. It provides evidence that second language learning theories support the use of CALL for language education. The beliefs of four in-service teachers’ are that CALL makes the students more motivated and engaged in their English as a second language.
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Hamel, Marie-Josee. "Re-using natural language processing tools in computer assisted language learning : : the experience of Safran." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.488254.

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Pen, Ibrahem Rotha. "Integrating technology into the English as a second language curriculum: Computer-assisted English language learning." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2136.

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The project integrates computer technology with English as a second language curriculum and instruction. It utilizes the World Wide Web to deliver computer-assisted instruction in English grammar, reading and conversation. Moreover, the project shows the impact of computer technology in helping students develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and meaningful and applicable skills for employment.
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Kessler, Greg. "Computer Assisted Language Learning Within Masters Programs for Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2005. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1125514948.

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Coetzee, Renee Wilma. "Beyond buzzwords : towards an evaluation framework for computer assisted language Learning in the South African FET sector." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2729.

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The evaluation and selection of software is a complex undertaking best performed by those with applicable specialised skills and knowledge. When it comes to a field like CALL, which draws on the theory and best practice of a variety related disciplines, language teachers in the South African FET sector are unlikely to possess those specialised skills and knowledge beyond language learning content. In an effort to make the evaluation and selection of CALL software a more productive process, the literature pertaining to the components that constitute CALL and the South African FET context was reviewed. Based on this an evaluation framework was developed incorporating all the crucial contextual elements. The choice of a framework as opposed to a checklist was motivated by a need to reflect context at a variety of levels, combined with the flexibility allowing customisation for use in a variety of language learning settings.
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Fox, Jeremy. "Learning languages with computers : a history of computer assisted language learning from 1960 to 1990 in relation to education, linguistics and applied linguistics." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.280930.

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Wik, Preben. "The Virtual Language Teacher : Models and applications for language learning using embodied conversational agents." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Tal-kommunikation, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-33579.

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This thesis presents a framework for computer assisted language learning using a virtual language teacher. It is an attempt at creating, not only a new type of language learning software, but also a server-based application that collects large amounts of speech material for future research purposes.The motivation for the framework is to create a research platform for computer assisted language learning, and computer assisted pronunciation training.Within the thesis, different feedback strategies and pronunciation error detectors are exploredThis is a broad, interdisciplinary approach, combining research from a number of scientific disciplines, such as speech-technology, game studies, cognitive science, phonetics, phonology, and second-language acquisition and teaching methodologies.The thesis discusses the paradigm both from a top-down point of view, where a number of functionally separate but interacting units are presented as part of a proposed architecture, and bottom-up by demonstrating and testing an implementation of the framework.
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Tso, Shu-fai, and 曹樹輝. "The effectiveness of computer-assisted learning in stimulating vocabulary learning of children with mild mental handicap." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1998. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31960509.

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Malallah, Seham. "A study in some aspects of foreign language learning at Kuwait University with special reference to computer assisted language learning." Thesis, Bangor University, 1994. https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/a-study-in-some-aspects-of-foreign-language-learning-at-kuwait-university-with-special-reference-to-computer-assisted-language-learning(c650c11b-a3ad-4a5c-b0d5-b8058d0073dc).html.

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This thesis is concerned with foreign language learning and teaching. The initial aim of the thesis is to examine Gardner's (1985) model to find out whether this model is applicable to English foreign language learning (EFL) in Kuwait. The purpose is to determine the extent to which previous research findings can be generalised to a sample of University students in EFL courses in Kuwait. The thesis comprises three integrated background literature reviews: approaches to foreign language teaching and their implication for TEFL in Kuwait; 'CALL': (Computer Assisted Language Learning); and the role of the attitude, motivation and anxiety in foreign language learning. Two pieces of research are reported with two contrasting methodologies: a survey questionnaire, and an ethnographic approach examining the effectiveness of CALL. The research was conducted on Kuwait University undergraduates enrolled in English courses offered by the English Language Centre at Kuwait University during the 1992-1993 academic year. First, the research focuses on the inter-relationships between attitude, motivation, anxiety and achievement in the English language. Second, the research identifies the methods of teaching, instructional materials, class activities and appropriate teacher roles that students most prefer. Third, the research introduces new instructional materials via the use of computer programs in an EFL class. The effect of Computer Assisted Language Learning on students' motivation toward learning English as a foreign language, students' feeling of anxiety in the English class and their achievement in the foreign language are each examined by classroom observation and interviews. The results of the research show that: (1) in general, students appear to have a strong motivation to learn English; express a definite degree of preference toward English and native speakers of English, and lack feelings of anxiety. (2) The more a student is exposed to the English language through being in an English medium College, visiting and staying in an English speaking country and watching English programmes on T.V., the more a student needs the English language either for present studies or for future career, the more motivated to learning English and more positive attitudes towards the language are apparent. (3) Students' ability in English has a significant relationship with a variety of factors investigated: the higher the student's ability in English, the greater the motivation to learn English, the more favourable is the student's attitudes toward the English language and the less anxiety the student's experiences in the English class. (4) 'CALL' enhances students' motivation to learn the foreign language, lowers their anxieties and improves their achievement in the English language. The thesis concludes with an integration of theory and research, and makes a series of recommendations about developments in EFL in Kuwait University.
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Samuels, Jeffrey D. "Pedagogy and related criteria| The selection of software for computer assisted language learning." Thesis, Capella University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3600773.

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Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is an established field of academic inquiry with distinct applications for second language teaching and learning. Many CALL professionals direct language labs or language resource centers (LRCs) in which CALL software applications and generic software applications support language learning programs and individual study. The central research question of this study is: What aspects define the lived experience of CALL professionals as they select CALL solutions for language resource centers or language labs? A subset of related research questions focuses on how CALL professionals consider pedagogical aspects of CALL solutions in making selections, the other aspects that CALL professionals consider in adoption or non-adoption decisions, and how CALL professionals experience satisfaction with the solutions available to them, taking into account these pedagogical and other aspects. This study explores the selection of applications from a phenomenological approach based upon Moustakas's modification of Van Kaam's method. Twenty-five language lab and language resource center directors, members of the International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT), were interviewed to ascertain aspects of their lived experience in the selection and use of CALL applications in their educational institutions. Areas of inquiry included the alignment of instructional technologies used for language learning to pedagogical and andragogical approaches; the importance of other factors such as cost, technical support, and provider reputation; and the extent of user satisfaction with each of these elements. The majority of the interviewees indicated that pedagogical alignment between CALL solutions and the pedagogical orientation of the programs they support is a critical factor in their decision-making process. Cost is a factor in the majority of cases, while provider reputation and technical support vary as criteria for adoption. Interviewees also identified varying levels of satisfaction with the CALL solutions available with regard to these factors. They proposed a number of additional user requirements and adoption criteria to be integrated into the development lifecycle of CALL software solutions.

Keywords: CALL, computer-assisted language learning, user requirements, user satisfaction, pedagogy, andragogy, software selection, instructional technology, language lab, language resource center, IALLT, language learning technology, information technology.

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Pazio, Monika. "Normalising computer assisted language learning in the context of primary education in England." Thesis, University of Bedfordshire, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10547/603542.

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The thesis examines the concept of normalisation of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), i.e. complete, effective integration of technology, in the context of primary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in England. While normalisation research is conducted predominantly in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context, understanding normalisation in the primary mainstream education in England is important due to the contrast between teachers’ lack of readiness to deliver languages as part of the National Curriculum, and technology penetration in the classrooms. This thesis therefore, taking a sociocultural perspective of Activity Theory, attempts to redefine normalisation to include context specific characteristics, identify what factors contribute to and impede normalisation, and assess where primary CALL is on route to normalisation. An ethnographic approach was deemed to be most suitable to gain deep understanding of normalisation. Prolonged immersion in a primary school and the thematic analysis of observations, interviews, field notes and audio recordings revealed that factors impeding normalisation of primary CALL revolve around the following areas: attitudes, logistics, training and support and pedagogy. The issues related to the subject itself, e.g. negative attitudes toward the subject, lack of skills, impact on the achievement of normalisation to larger extent than issues related to technology. Hence in the primary context, normalisation needs to be considered from the point of view of normalisation of MFL and then the technology that is embedded into MFL. The analysis of the data allowed the researcher to create a model which serves as a form of audit of factors that need to be considered when thinking of successful technology integration into languages. Such guidance is needed for the primary MFL context having reoccurring issues, but is also relevant to primary EFL contexts in Europe where similar problems related to teaching of the subject are reported.
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Nam, Jue Yeun. "Achieving English competence in Korea through computer-assisted language learning and crosscultural understanding." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1865.

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The purpose of this project is to address the problems and improve English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning for the students of Korea by contrasting cultural similarities and differences and the same time utilizing computer-based instruction learning.
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Brett, Paul. "The design and evaluation of a multimedia application for a second language listening comprehension." Thesis, University of Wolverhampton, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/2436/96515.

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Lai, Wing-hong, and 賴永康. "Using mobile instant messenger (WhatsApp) to support second language learning." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/209642.

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Immersion is an acclaimed method for second language acquisition, but is not available to majority of students. The idea of this study is to create Mobile Immersion on smartphone using Instant Messenger, WhatsApp. 45 Form 1 (7th Grade) students participated in a 3-month experiment. They were divided into two big groups: one with Mobile Immersion (Mobile Group) and the other without (Control Group). A vocabulary list of 200 high-frequency verbs was the main learning material. Net Gain in vocabulary score between pre-test and post-test was used to measure their learning progress. The statistics show no significant difference between the two groups’ means. However, within Mobile Group, there is significant correlation between individual’s chat frequency and vocabulary gain. Furthermore, chat histories of participants reveal a possible theme that has implications for researchers and educators. A questionnaire is also used to survey participants’ attitudes towards the Mobile Immersion. This paper shares the experience from the case study and draws insights into a new direction contributing to the knowledge base of Second Language Acquisition and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning.
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Collett, Philip Godfrey. "Computer assisted language learning for academic development programmes : an appraisal of needs, resources and approaches." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003338.

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A major objective of Academic Development Programmes is to support the student in acquiring a level of language competence which is sufficient to enable the student to cope with the linguistic demands of academic courses. Language teaching programmes in the Academic Development context in South Africa suffer from a number of constraints: staffing, time on task, relevance, and difficulty of integration with learning in other coUrses. A review of developments in the field of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) shows that computers can be used to support language learning. CALL materials range from simple instructional programs to powerful linguistic research tools and need to be integrated into wider language programmes so as to support and enhance other teaching and learning activities. However, relatively little research has been done to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of CALL in language development courses within Academic Development programmes in South Africa. The development of a system designed to enable students to practise proof-reading and editing is described and evaluated. Suggestions are made for using this system with other CALL materials within a computer assisted language development environment. It is argued that CALL can be used feasibly and effectively in this environment to enhance learning and to counteract constraints.
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