LANG7007 Computer-Mediated Communication for Language Learning

2017

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly

1 LANG2001 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1a LANG3102 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1b LANG8001 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1c LANG8102 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1d LANG8401 - Second Language Acquisition, Theory and Practice
1e LANG2002 - Introduction to Second Language Teaching Methodology
1f LANG8002 - Second Language Teaching Methodology
1g ESOL1001 - Foundations in TESOL
1h ESOL2004 - ESOL Methodology
1i ESOL8001 - Second Language Learning and Teaching
1j ESOL8004 - TESOL Methodology
1k ESOL9004 - TESOL Methodology
1l ESOL9005 - ESOL Pedagogy
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l))

LANG3007 has been successfully completed

Experience in learning a second language, knowledge of basic second language acquisition principles

In this topic, we explore the role of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) in the process of learning a second or foreign language. Topics addressed include: Specificity of the language of CMC; different types of CMC and their potential uses in the language classroom, based on the literature on second language acquisition and teaching methodology; pedagogical and technical issues connected with the use of CMC in the language classroom.

This topic aims to develop:

• students' knowledge of theoretical and practical issues concerned with the use of computer-mediated communication in the language classroom

• students' ability to evaluate, design and integrate pedagogically sound CMC-based materials and activities for language learning

On completion of this topic, students will be able to:

• examine and recognise the main theoretical bases related to the use of CMC in the language classroom

• compare, contrast and critique CMC-based language teaching and learning materials, in light of the second language acquisition and teaching methodology principles discussed throughout the semester

• design pedagogically sound learning and teaching materials and activities using CMC technology