LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 11 : 9 September 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
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Computer Assisted Language Learning – Some Aspects

Taher Bahrani, Ph.D. Candidate

Abstract

There is no doubt that there have been impressive technological developments in the last few years affecting our lives one way or another. During this outstanding period in technological developments the computer and the Internet have been developed as the leading ones. The integration of different technologies such as computers has long been established in the field of language teaching and learning. Moreover, the pedagogical values and contributions of computers in language learning have been supported by many scholars.

In the same line, the present paper tried to provide some more insights regarding the integration of computer assisted language learning for language teachers as well as the learners. Accordingly, computer assisted language learning and its history were considered first. Then, the use of computer-assessed language learning based on behaviorist, communicative, and integrative approaches to language learning was considered. Finally, a detailed illustration regarding the advantageous of using CALL was investigated.

Key words: Technology, Pedagogical, CALL, Advantages

Introduction

Today, almost all aspects of our lives are affected in some way by emerging technologies such as computers. Computers have the ability to control countless devices in modern homes, such as those that generate electricity or purify water.

This is only the beginning part of the article. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE IN PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION.

Taher Bahrani
Department of English
Mahshahr Branch
Islamic Azad University
Mahshahr, Iran
taherbahrani@yahoo.com
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