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 computerenhanced 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. With 30 authoritative contributions by over 50 of the world's leading experts this reference source offers researchers, scholars, students, and professionals worldwide, access to the latest knowledge related to research on computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

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

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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

Edited by Zhang and Barber, this substantial textbook focuses on the relationship between the process of learning a second language and information communication technology.

– Book News Inc. (2008)

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Felicia Zhang possesses a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, Australia; Holder of 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. She is currently a senior lecturer in Applied Linguistics and Chinese at the University of Canberra, Australia. Her research interests include the use of active learning techniques in foreign language teaching, the use of technology in language teaching and acquisition, e-learning, integrating computer technology in curriculum design in education. She has just completed an Australian Learning and Teaching Council grant on science education which also won her and her team at the University of Canberra, Australia, a University of Canberra Teaching Award for Programs that Enhanced Learning. She published the “Handbook of research on computer-enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning” in 2008. She is also the 2003 winner of Australian Awards for University Teaching.

Beth Barber currently teaches academic English and professional ESL programs at the University of Canberra. Research interests are focused on the teaching and learning of English language reading and writing skills. She has teaching experience in Canada, Australia and the South Pacific, and has worked in the IT industry addressing a need for workplace English.

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Editorial Advisory Board

Alejandro Curado, University of Extremadura, Spain

Angela Chambers, University of Limerick, Ireland

Anjel Tozcu, Multi-Language School, Presidio of Monterey, USA

Cameron Richards, University of Western Australia, Australia

Diane Huot, Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada

Dilara Demirbulak, Cankaya University, Turkey

Delores Ramirez Verdugo, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain

Faridah Pawan, Indiana University, USA

Fernanda Freire, University Estadual de campinas, Brazil

Gabriella Brussino, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Gulcan Ercetin, Bogazici University, Turkey

Gumock Jeon-Ellis, University of Melborne, Australia

HanhThi Nguyen, Hawii Pacific University, USA

Hazel Morton, University of Edinburgh, UK

Jeong Bae-Son, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Joel Bloch, The Ohio State University, USA

Jorg Roche, Universität München, Germany

Kenneth Reeder, The University of British Columbia, Canada

Kirk Sullivan, Umea University, Sweden

Leo Yu, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

Linda Jones, University of Arkansas, USA

Margarita Vinagre, Nebrija University, Spain

Marie Stevenson, University of Sydney, Australia

Martina Mollering, Macquarie University, Australia

Michael Fitze, Dubai Women’s College, UAE

Miriam Scholnik, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Nattaya Puakpong, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Panayiotis Zaphris, City University, UK

Pramela Krish, University Kebangsaan, Malaysia

Radia Azzam-Hannnachi, Université Nancy 2, France

Rita de Cassia Marriott, Pontificial Catholic University of Paraná, Brazil

Rolf Kreyer, University of Bonn, Germany

Shannon Johnston, University of Queensland, Australia

Stella K. Hadjistasssou, Arizona State University, USA

Stephen Alan Shucart, Akita Prefectural University, Japan

Terence C. Ahern, Akita Prefectural University, Japan

Terence Patrick Murphy, Yonsei University, South Korea

Thomas Hansson, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Wei-Pang Lien, ShuTe University, Republic of China

Yuping Wang, Griffith University, Australia

Maliwan Buranapatana, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Sue Otto, The University of Iowa, USA

Dennie Hoopingarner, Michigan State University, USA

Jozef Colpaert, University of Antwerp, Belgium

Andrew Lian, Western Illinois University, USA