from [log in to unmask] 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 [log in to unmask] 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, [log in to unmask] Felicia Zhang ('=$F3$F0) Winner of 2003 Australian Award for University Teaching for Humanities and the Arts. 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