Culture and Language Learning in Computer-Enhanced or Assisted Language Learning

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Author(s): Bolanle A. Olaniran (Texas Tech University, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 15
Source title: Web-Based Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-963-7.ch101

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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This article explores computer-mediated communication (CMC) and information communication technology (ICT) use in language learning. More specifically, the article addresses the impact or implications of CMC tools for computer enhanced language learning. The article attempts to present a review of key literature in adaptation of communication technologies to teaching or learninglanguage in general and specifically second languageacquisition. The article stresses the need to understandculture and contextual appropriateness of language, thus, it argues for communication technology to be used as a secondary resource rather than a primary tool for languagelearners. The discussion addresses the dimensions of cultural variability with respect to language learning. At the same time, features of synchronous and asynchronous CMC were analyzed in the context of language learning. Finally, the article addresses implications for languagelearning in computer mediated communication or computerassisted environments.

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