Languages for Specific Purposes in the Digital Era [Paperback]

Explores the direct relation of modern CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) to aspects of natural language processing for theoretical and practical applications, and worldwide demand for formal language education and training that focuses on restricted or specialized professional domains. Unique in its broad-based, state-of-the-art, coverage of current knowledge and research in the interrelated fields of computer-based learning and teaching and processing of specialized linguistic domains. The articles in this book offer insights on or analyses of the current state and future directions of many recent key concepts regarding the application of computers to natural languages, such as: authenticity, personalization, normalization, evaluation. Other articles present fundamental research on major techniques, strategies and methodologies that are currently the focus of international language research projects, both of a theoretical and an applied nature.

This book features the work of leading researchers who review state-of-the-art developments in computer-assisted language learning. It includes case studies as well as theoretical analysis of the links between CALL and natural language processing.

Preface by Elena B?rcena, Timothy Read and Jorge Ar?s.- Section 1: General issues about learning languages with computers. Information Technology and Languages for Specific Purposes in the EHEA: Options and Challenges for the knowledge society by Elisabet Arn?-Maci?. Fostering Learner Autonomy in Technology-Enhanced ESP Courses by Ana Gimeno Sanz. A blended learning proposal for professional English integrating Moodle with classroom work for the practice of oral skills by Elena Mart?n-Monje, Noa Talav?. Student Assessment in the Online Language Learning Materials developed and delivered through the ingenio system by Ana Sevilla Pav?n, Antonio Mart?nez S?ez,Jos? Macario De Siqueira.- Section 2: Computer-assisted experiences for the development of llĂ+