ENG517 Midterm Short Handouts by Sir Zahid

ENG517 SHORT HANDOUTS · MIDTERM · Lesson 01 to 05 · (ENG517) Computer Assisted Language · Learning · EFFORT BY VUHELPERS24 TEAM · REGARDS : SIR ZAHID: · Lecture- 01 · Introduction to CALL · Topic 01-02: Introduction to CALL

What does CALL stand for, and how is it defined?

CALL stands for Computer-Assisted Language Learning. It's defined as "the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning" (Levy, 1997).

What are some recent developments that make CALL important?

Recent developments in technology and communication provide new opportunities for language learning, making CALL increasingly essential.

How do multimedia programs and the internet contribute to CALL?

Multimedia programs offer audio, graphics, and video, while the internet provides access to authentic texts and real-time intercultural communication.

What challenges come with the availability of technology in language learning?

Implementing technology in the language classroom is a challenge despite its availability.

Topic 01-03: Aim of CALL

What is the main aim of CALL?

The main aim of CALL is to use computers for teaching and learning a language, incorporating various technologies and applications.

What are some other terms associated with CALL?

CALL is also known as Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL), ComputerAssisted Language Instruction (CALI), and Computer-Enhanced Language Learning (CELL).

Topic 01-04: Importance of CALL

What are some reasons why ELT teachers use CALL?

ELT teachers use CALL because computers can assist both teachers and learners, offer multimedia applications, and provide flexibility in class scheduling and individual learning.

How does the computer contribute to communicative language teaching?

The computer provides a meaning-focused, communicative learning environment that aligns with communicative language teaching.

Topic 01-05: Perceptions about CALL

Is CALL considered a language teaching method, and what approach is it based on?

CALL is not considered a language teaching method. In traditional CALL, it was based on a behavioristic approach, but modern CALL emphasizes communication and tasks.

How does the role of the computer in CALL change over time?

The role of the computer in CALL has shifted from input-control-feedback to managing communication, text, audio, and video.

Topic 01-07: Available Literature on CALL

How has the field of CALL evolved in terms of technology usage?

CALL has evolved with advances in technology, including the integration of various devices, networks, and peripheral technologies.

What are some aspects of CALL that research focuses on?

CALL research covers various aspects, from demonstrating the effectiveness of computers in language teaching to evaluating software and tasks.

Topic 03-05: The Scope of CALL

What criticism has CALL faced historically?

CALL has faced criticism for being "technology-driven" at the expense of theory, research, and pedagogy.

What frameworks have been proposed to guide CALL in a more coherent direction?

Various conceptualizations or frameworks have been proposed to guide CALL, such as those by Bax, Chapelle, and others.

What are some influential views about integrating technology into language teaching?

Chapelle views CALL as aligning with principles from interactionist perspectives of second language acquisition, while Bax emphasizes the normalization of technology in language teaching.

Does CALL have a discrete theory of its own, or does it rely on other theories?

CALL mainly relies on theories developed for other purposes, and it doesn't necessarily need a discrete theory of its own.