CALL Research Paper

The emergence of CALL

CALL Stand for : Computer Assisted Language Learning .

The search for and programs of the computer in language teaching and learning .

Introduction

t has been over 50 years since the emergence of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) that would forever change how second/foreign languages are taught. This article presents a historical overview of the evolution of CALL from the previous years of the mainframe computer to the integrative technologies of the 21st century. It examines the evolution of the dual fields of educational technology and second/foreign language teaching as they intertwined over the last half of the 20th century into present day CALL. The paper describes the paradigm shifts experienced along this

• A computer can bring like matters on an individualized base, permit students to advance at their own pace and freeing up class time for other action.

2- Communicative CALL

What is Communicative CALL?

Communicative CALL is depends on the communicative approach to foreign language learning which became notable in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

The communicative approach

1- Is a reaction to the audio-lingual approach.

2-Focuses on language as a medium of communication.

3- Recognizes that we use language to get things done: we speak a language in order to communicate with others (e.g. we want to express likes and dislikes, ask somebody’s hobbies, find directions to a place).

How the Communicative CALL works?

1-Grammar is taught implicitly rather than explicitly.

2-Computers are used to debate, writing or critical thinking. Students are encouraged to create original speech rather than just play prefabricated language.

3-The programmes avoid telling students that they are wrong and are adaptable to a type of student

• Web-based CALL.

Multimedia CALL Characteristics: • They create a more authentic learning environment using different media. • Language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are easily integrated through multimedia. • Students have a high degree of control over their learning through hypermedia. • It facilitates a principle focus on the content without sacrificing a secondary focus on language form.

Web-based CALL: The Internet (1/2) • Students can search through millions of files around the world within minutes to locate and access authentic materials exactly tailored to their own personal interests. • Students can use the Web to publish their texts or multimedia materials to share with partner classes or with the general public.

. Language learners can communicate directly, inexpensive and conveniently with other learners or speakers of the target language from school, home, work, etc.