--- Forwarded Message from Felicia zhang <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:49:31 -0500 >From: Felicia zhang <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: New book announcement >To: [log in to unmask] >cc: Felicia zhang <[log in to unmask]> Introducing the latest release from IGI Global: Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning ISBN: 978-1-59904-895-6; 614 pp; February 2008 Published under the imprint Information Science Reference (formerly Idea Group Reference) http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?id=7441 Edited by: Felicia Zhang, University of Canberra, Australia and Beth Barber, University of Canberra, Australia DESCRIPTION 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 in 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 provides comprehensive coverage of successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical learning contexts. This authoritative reference source offers researchers, scholars, students, and professionals worldwide, access to the latest knowledge related to research on computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning. **************************************** "The Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning covers the full spectrum of research in this area at its best. Useful in the classroom, useful in research; a one-stop source of information on contemporary research in computer enhanced language acquisition and learning around the globe. It is a volume I am proud to have on my bookshelves." - Kirk Sullivan, Umea University, Sweden **************************************** TOPICS COVERED Academic writing Audio-video chat programs Aural multimedia environments Blogging CMC software for language acquisition Computer keystroke logging Computer-based tutors Computer-enhanced grammar teaching Corpora in language learning Evaluation of learning designs Grammar animations Hypermedia environments Implications of ICT applications Integration of ICT Intercultural learning Language acquisition Language learning Multimedia technology Online exchanges Online questionnaires in grammar teaching Online resources for language learning Outside-class activities for practice Prewriting conferences Second language acquisition Second language reading comprehension Somatically-enhanced approach Speech interactive CALL systems Speech technology Text-to-speech technology Video comprehension For more information about the Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning, you can view the title information sheet at http://www.igi-global.com/downloads/pdf/zhang_barber.pdf. You can also view the Table of Contents and a complete list of contributors online at http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?id=7441. ABOUT THE EDITORS Felicia Zhang possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree, from the University of Queensland (Australia), a graduate diploma in education from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Arts degree in applied linguistics from the University of Melbourne (Australia), a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate (TEFLA) issued by the Royal Society of Arts (United Kingdom), and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Canberra (Australia). She is currently a senior lecturer in applied linguistics and Chinese at the University of Canberra (Australia). She lectures regularly in Vietnam, China and Australia to prepare English and foreign language teachers for the integration of computer technology in their day to day teaching. Her research interests include the use of speech technology in language teaching and acquisition, e-learning, and integrating computer technology in curriculum design in education. She has published many articles in these areas. She is the 2003 winner of Australian Awards for University Teaching. Beth Barber graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (honors) from the University of Tasmania (Australia) after studying the psychology of learning and cognitive development, completed an MA and undertook further research in organizational communications at the University of British Columbia, and while pursuing an interest in language acquisition completed a diploma in French language at the University of Victoria (Canada). In 2004, she graduated with an MA (TESOL) from the University of Canberra (Australia). Her experience includes university teaching and research in Australia and Canada. Since 2005, she has worked at the University of Canberra developing and teaching ESL and academic skills programs for university undergraduate and post graduate students, as well as short course professional English programs for adults undertaking career development. An interest in computer enhanced language learning comes from experiences in the 1990$E2s while working as a Technical Writer for software companies in British Columbia. At that time, she also served as a director of the Canadian Information Processing Society (Victoria, British Columbia). Her publications include academic articles and business, professional and charitable organization newsletters. Her current research interests relate to the acquisition and development of English reading and writing skills, with particular emphasis on the benefits of using computer technology to assist in the learning process. **************************************** To view the full contents of this publication, check for the Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning in your institution$E2s library. If you library does not currently own this title, please recommend it to your librarian. **************************************** Posted by Dr. Felicia Zhang, Faculty of Communication and International Studies, University of Canberra, Australia [log in to unmask] *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. 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