CALL Pedagogy
Focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of supporting a learning process using technology. Familiarizes students with existing software and introduces various ways of designing teaching aids. Examines how to integrate technology in the language learning classroom.
CALL and Curriculum Integration
Addresses the challenges and benefits that technology-enhanced instruction and learning create for teachers and their learners. Investigates the pedagogical rationale and value of integrating CALL practices into second and foreign language curricula.
Computer-Assisted Assessment
Examines currently available computer-assisted language assessments and test construction software. Discusses ways in which computer technology can enhance the validity of assessments as well as the delivery and scoring of assessments. Students design a computer-assisted assessment measure.
CALL Skills and Troubleshooting
Explores ways to effectively address the software and hardware needs and problems of language teachers.
Online and Distance Education
Explores how to create, develop, teach and participate in online and distance courses. Investigates the difference between online and face-to-face interaction by examining online courses, experimenting with planning online courses, discovering how to create and sustain an online community and learning how to take advantage of available technology.
Using the Internet for Language Teaching
Examines the Internet as a teaching tool, a unique communication device, and a cultural resource. Includes the use of online journal articles, online teaching/learning material, and online examples of how the Internet is being used to teach languages.
Web Design for Language Teaching
Explores language websites and focuses on issues behind successful website design for language teaching. Students design and construct a language website to meet their teaching needs.
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