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CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Call for Chapters for the
Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning
Editors: Felicia Zhang, PhD, Beth Barber, M.A.
University of Canberra, Australia
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Proposal submission deadline: May 31, 2006
Introduction
Language learning is one of the most rapidly changing disciplines. Along with
changing perspectives in learning in the field of Second Language Acquisition,
information communication technology (ICT) has also created many learning paths
to assist the process of learning a second language (L2). In such an
ever-evolving environment, teachers, researchers and professionals of a diverse
number of disciplines need access to the most current information about research
on the field of Computer-Enhanced Language acquisition and learning.
The Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and
Learning will be most helpful as it will provide a comprehensive coverage of
successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical
learning contexts. This important new publication will be distributed worldwide
among academic and professional institutions and will be instrumental in
providing researchers, scholars, students and professionalsdeg.$AF access to the
latest knowledge related to research on Computer-Enhanced Language acquisition
and learning. Contributions to this important publication will be made by
scholars throughout the world with notable research portfolios and expertise.
Coverage
The Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and
Learning will provide research on successfully implemented learning designs in a
variety of contexts. Hence, empirically grounded evaluation of learning designs
are most welcome. This volume will feature chapters (5,000-7,500 words) authored
by leading experts offering an in-depth review of key language learning related
issues and trends in language learning and information communication
technologies in modern organizations worldwide.
Submissions with the following characteristics are most welcome:
* Studies which are longitudinal in nature involving a large number of
subjects are particularly welcome.
* Studies with more rigorous evaluation including surveys and
questionnaires.
* Studies that involve both novices to CALL and non-novice subjects.
* Studies that involve participants who have received adequate training
before the experiments.
In other words, studies which consider the use of ICT as part of the overall
design of the methodology used for the learning process.
* Studies that involve activities or tasks through the use of ICT as a part
of the normal deg.$B0traditionaldeg.+/- tasks and be part of the usual learning
methodology.
* Studies that redefine the role of teachers and students in the learning
process.
* Studies that report students learning English as a second or foreign
language or any other European languages such as French or language of another
script such as Japanese, Chinese, Arabic or Thai.
* Studies that are concerned with new contexts: that is, moving away from
classroom bound contexts to informal, self study, non-institutionalized
contexts.
* Studies that emphasize the need to equip students with skills that
facilitate the transition from institutionalized contexts to
non-institutionalized contexts.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Language learning and the internet
Web-based learning;
Chat rooms;
CMC
Moo, Virtual Language Communities.
Webquests
(b) Speech Technology
Voice Recognition
Presentation skill training
Conversation dialogue systems
(c)Use of Multimedia in language learning contexts
Multimedia software
Streaming technology
Database design
(d) Emergent technology in language learning
Podcasting, mobile technology
(e) Corpus Linguistics such as the use of concordance in language learning .
Invited Submissions: Individuals interested in submitting chapters (5,000-7,500
words) on the above suggested topics or other related topics in their area of
interest should submit a proposal of the chapter by 31st of May, 2006. We
strongly encourage other topics that have not been listed in our suggested list,
particularly if the topic is related to the research area in which you have
expertise. Upon acceptance of your proposal, you will have two months to
prepare your chapter of 5,000-7,500 words. Guidelines for preparing your paper
will be sent to you upon acceptance of your proposal. Full chapters are due by
30th of August, 2006.
Please forward your e-mail of interest including your name, affiliation
and your proposal for the chapter you are interested no later than 31st of May,
2006. You will be notified about the status of your proposed chapter by 30th of
June, 2006. The book is scheduled to be published by Idea Group, Inc.,
www.idea-group.com, publisher of the Idea Group Publishing, Information Science
Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing and Idea Group Reference imprints in
2007.
Dr. Felicia Zhang, University of Canberra, Australia,
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Felicia Zhang ('=$F3$F0)
Winner of 2003 Australian Award for University Teaching for Humanities and the
Arts.
Chinese program coordinator,
Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Applied Linguistics,
School of Languages and International Education
University of Canberra,
Kirinari street, Bruce, ACT. 2601, Australia.
Tel: 61-2-6201 2496
Fax: 61-2-6201 5089
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Australian Government Higher Education
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