Computers for Language Teaching Classes 2007-2008
Greg Kessler
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Winter
551 Computers in Language Teaching I
This first class of the CALL Series is the required class for all Master's
linguistics students. This class provides background on the history of CALL
as well as current
trends in the field. Students will explore a variety of theoretical and practical
topics related to CALL. They will also learn to create, edit and distribute
instructional materials. Textbook: Fotos
and Brown "New Perspective
on CALL for Second Language Classrooms"
Spring
552 Computers in Language Teaching II
This second class expands upon the theory and materials creation of 551.
Primary focus is placed upon the creation, use and distribution of current
technologies
for language teaching. Among the topics in this class are Javascript, Hot
potatoes, multimedia and Course Management Systems. Students will create,
edit and distribute
instructional materials. They will also each create a customized course using
a CMS (Course Management System) such as Moodle. Textbook: Levy "CALL Dimensions"
Fall
553 Computers in Language Teaching III
This third class of the series focuses on more advanced materials development
and theory. Students have the opportunity to explore theory and/or advanced design
in more detailed and thorough projects. Students in this class undertake a small
research project or authentic teaching experience in order to apply the concepts
of CALL. The instructor will provide extensive support to encourage these activities.
Textbook: Hubbard
and Levy "Teacher Education in CALL"
Summer
Ling 515 Distributed Learning Courseware 1 Summer 1 12:10-2PM
First course in a sequence designed to provide training in developing instructional
courseware. Investigation into language teaching related use of media, focusing
on media integration and portability. Video, audio and multimedia, including
audio and video recording, editing, integration into web pages, animations and
other means of distribution, including synchronous and asynchronous audio, video-conferencing,
streaming and experimentation with audio and video related portable devices.
Texts as provided
Ling 516 Distributed Learning Courseware II Summer 1 3:10-5 PM
Second course in a sequence designed to provide training in developing instructional
courseware. Investigation into language teaching related interactive technologies
targeting each of the various language skills: listening, speaking, reading,
writing and grammar. Each of these skills will be addressed through use of
CMC such as weblogs, chat, virtual audio boards, textual discussion boards,
as well
as web-based materials, course management systems, video-conferencing, telephony,
portable devices and other related technologies as appropriate. Texts as
provided