Errors and Intelligence in Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Title | Errors and Intelligence in Computer-Assisted Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Trude Heift |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 342 |
Release | 2007-11-13 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1134233558 |
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of theoretical issues, historical developments and current trends in ICALL (Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning). It assumes a basic familiarity with Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory and teaching, CALL and linguistics. It is of interest to upper undergraduate and/or graduate students who study CALL, SLA, language pedagogy, applied linguistics, computational linguistics or artificial intelligence as well as researchers with a background in any of these fields.
Artificial Intelligence in Second Language Learning
Title | Artificial Intelligence in Second Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Marina Dodigovic |
Publisher | Multilingual Matters |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2005-10-07 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1788920341 |
This volume argues that adults can learn English as a second language if their typical errors are corrected systematically and in line with their preferred style of learning. The remedy designed for this purpose relies on artificial intelligence. The book describes original research which demonstrates the success of this approach.
Intelligent Tutoring Systems for Foreign Language Learning
Title | Intelligent Tutoring Systems for Foreign Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Merryanna L. Swartz |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 351 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 3642772021 |
Multilingual communication within the world community is important for economic, political, and cultural interactions. In a global environment where other languages are increasing in importance in addition to recognized intemational standards (i. e., English and French), language learning is becoming more important for improved international relations. At the same time, recent advances in instructional technology make the promise of building intelligent tutoring systems in advanced technology laboratories to teach these language skills a reality in the near future. These tutoring systems, therefore, may help us foster improved methods for acquiring languages. As active language learners and instructional technology researchers, we felt an international meeting with similar individuals was needed to discuss how such advanced tutoring systems are to be designed and implemented. We held such a meeting, the results of which are presented in this volume. The purpose of this Advanced Workshop, sponsored by the NATO Scientific Affairs Division, was to bring together a multidisciplinary group of researchers who were active in the development of intelligent tutoring systems for foreign language learning. Participants came from computer science, computational linguistics, psychology, and foreign language learning. Washington, D.C. was selected for the Workshop site since it is Merryanna's home city, the capitol of the United States, and an international, multilingual community in its own right. Masoud agreed to the location (with a promise to be shown the White House!) and graciously volunteered to coordinate activities from the European side.
Research Questions in Language Education and Applied Linguistics
Title | Research Questions in Language Education and Applied Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Hassan Mohebbi |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 814 |
Release | 2022-01-13 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 3030791432 |
This volume encompasses the range of research questions on language-related problems that arise in language teaching, learning and assessment. The [150] chapters are written by experts in the field who each offer their insights into current and future directions of research, and who suggest several highly relevant research questions. Topics include, but are not limited to: language skills teaching, language skills assessment and testing, measurement, feedback, discourse analysis, pragmatics, semantics, language learning through technology, CALL, MALL, ESP, EAP, ERPP, TBLT, materials development, genre analysis, needs analysis, corpus, content-based language teaching, language teaching and learning strategies, individual differences, research methods, classroom research, form-focused instruction, age effects, literacy, proficiency, and teacher education and teacher development. The book serves as a reference and offers inspiration to researchers and students in language education. An important skill in reviewing the research literature is following a study’s “plan of attack.” Broadly, this means that before accepting and acting upon the findings, one considers a) the research question (Is it clear and focused? Measurable?), b) the subjects examined, the methods deployed, and the measures chosen (Do they fit the study’s goal and have the potential to yield useful results?), and c) the analysis of the data (Do the data lead to the discussion presented? Has the author reasonably interpreted results to reach the conclusion?). Mohebbi and Coombe’s book, Research Questions in Language Education and Applied Linguistics: A Reference Guide, helps budding researchers take the first step and develop a solid research question. As the field of language education evolves, we need continual research to improve our instructional and assessment practices and our understanding of the learners’ language learning processes. This book with its remarkable 150 topics and 10 times the number of potential research questions provides a wealth of ideas that will help early career researchers conduct studies that move our field forward and grow our knowledge base. Deborah J. Short, Ph.D., Director, Academic Language Research & Training, Past President, TESOL International Association (2021-22) As a teacher in graduate programs in TESOL I frequently come across the frustration of students at centering their research interests on a particular topic and developing research questions which are worth pursuing so as to make a contribution to the field. This frustration stems from the fact that our field is so vast and interrelated, that it is often impossible to properly address all that interests them. Hence, I wholeheartedly welcome this most relevant and innovative addition to the research literature in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics. Coombe and Mohebbi have created a real tour de force that stands to inform budding researchers in the field for many years to come. Additionally, the cutting-edge depiction of the field and all it has to offer will no doubt update the research agendas of many seasoned researchers around the world. The 150 chapters are organized in a most powerful, yet, deceptively simple way offering a positioning within the topic, suggesting questions that might direct inquiry and offering a basic set of bibliographic tools to start the reader in the path towards research. What is more, the nine sections in which the chapters are organized leave no area of the field unexplored. Dr. Gabriel Díaz Maggioli, Academic Advisor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT del Uruguay, President, IATEFL
Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Language Learning
Title | Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Rex William Last |
Publisher | |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Artificial intelligence |
ISBN |
Computer Assisted Language Learning
Title | Computer Assisted Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Oktavia Widiastuti, M.Pd |
Publisher | Media Nusa Creative (MNC Publishing) |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2021-12-29 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 6024626444 |
This handbook provides theories and concepts of Computer Assisted Language Learning to build students’ comprehensibility on English language teaching by using computer assisted language learning. This handbook consists of eight chapters. Each chapter presents deep explanation and discussion of English language teaching mediated computer assisted language learning theories and concepts.
Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Title | Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Thomas |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 417 |
Release | 2012-12-27 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1441193626 |
A state of the art reference volume on contemporary computer-assisted language learning, including chapters on research and methodology by leading international figures in the field.