ENG517 Final Term Past Papers

ENG517

ABSTRACT This comprehensive collection of notes is accurately crafted to empower students to excel academically, ensuring they achieve a minimum of 80% marks in their examinations. The content is organized with clarity and precision, focusing on key concepts, critical analyses, and practical applications tailored to the syllabus. These notes serve as a reliable resource for both thorough preparation and last-minute revision. Designed to inspire confidence and mastery, this guide is an essential tool for students striving for academic excellence.

Maha Malik Computer Assisted Language Learning

1. CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)

CALL means using computers, internet, and digital tools to support language learning. It includes multimedia, software, mobile apps, and online platforms.

2. Advantages of CALL

Interactive learning Learner autonomy Authentic language exposure Immediate feedback Flexible time & place

3. Hypertext & Hypermedia

Hypertext

Text linked to other text through hyperlinks.

Hypermedia

Links text with audio, video, images, and animation.

Non-linear learning Better understanding Learner control

4. Multimedia in Language Learning

Uses text, sound, video, and images together.

Benefits:

Improves listening & speaking Motivates learners Supports different learning styles

5. Database & Search Engine

Database: Organized collection of information (e.g. PubMed) Search Engine: Tool to find information (e.g. Google)

6. Reading Strategies

Skimming (general idea) Scanning (specific info) Prediction Context guessing Summarizing

7. Writing Skills Through Technology

Grammarly / ProWritingAid MS Word (spell check, thesaurus) Blogging E-portfolios

8. ProWritingAid

Grammar & style checking Readability improvement Plagiarism detection

9. Collaborative Learning in CALL

Students learn together using technology.

Benefits:

Communication skills Critical thinking Peer learning

Problems:

Unequal participation Time issues Technical problems

10. Discussion Boards

Used for sharing ideas before or after class.