{"product_id":"9781472586070","title":"Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning","description":"\u003ch3\u003eContemporary Studies in Linguistics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eContemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael Thomas | Hayo Reinders | Mark Warschauer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning\u003c\/i\u003e (CALL) is a comprehensive, one-volume work written by leading international figures in the field focusing on a wide range of theoretical and methodological issues. It explains key terms and concepts, synthesizes the research literature and explores the implications of new and emerging technologies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes chapters on key aspects for CALL such as design, teacher education, evaluation, teaching online and testing, as well as new trends such as social media. The volume takes a broad look at CALL and explores how a variety of theoretical approaches have emerged as influences including socio-cultural theory, constructivism and new literacy studies. A glossary of terms to support those new to CALL as well as to allow those already engaged in the field to deepen their existing knowledge is also provided. \u003ci\u003eContemporary CALL\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for postgraduate students of language teaching as well as researchers in related fields involved in the study of computer-assisted learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Language Learning Technologies at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, and Editor of \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHayo Reinders\u003c\/b\u003e is Head of Learner Development at Middlesex University, London, UK, and Editor of \u003ci\u003eInnovation in Language Learning and Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Warschauer\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor in the Department of Education and the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eLanguage Learning and Technology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 August 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781472586070\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331639574668,"sku":"9781472586070","price":54.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_6970a641-143c-4073-901f-a6c7e3e452a8.jpg?v=1783598106","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781472586070","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}