27.385, Calls: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition/ Comunicar (Jrnl)

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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:18:31
From: MCarmen Fonseca Mora [fonseca at uhu.es]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition/ Comunicar (Jrnl)

 
Full Title: Comunicar 


Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Call Deadline: 30-May-2016 

Comunicar journal N. 50, v. 25 (2017-01)

Technologies and second languages

In this era of technological revolution, we welcome the fact that technologies
and their proper use and consumption, as well as the ability to communicate in
one or more languages, contribute to connecting users in this globalized
world. Our communicative spaces have expanded exponentially and therefore
require appropriate training. Digital media can promote independent learning
of modern languages both inside and outside the classroom, but they always
require the guidance of an expert. Communicative competence in several
languages -especially English, Spanish and Chinese- and digital competence are
essential skills that open access and mobility within the job market in the
21st century.

The use of educational technology in learning a foreign language has evolved
considerably. Initially,computer-aided programs for learning languages
involved the possibility of individual and independent work to reinforce gaps
and find solutions on the go, but now the focus has switched to a
collaborative learning guided by experts. On the other hand, knowing a second
language -especially English as the international language of academia- can
help anyone to expand their information skills by searching for content on
internet and databases. Currently, the use of ICT increases interaction and
collaboration with other native or non-native speakers beyond the classroom.
Users have become not only prosumers, receivers and consumers, but also
creators of digital content and oral and written messages. Digital resources
available for teachers and students are, among others, Blogs, wikis, emails,
Facebook, twitter, Skype, hangouts, podcasts, video games, video clips,
virtual platforms. In addition, the ubiquity of mobile devices (Tablets,
iPads, phones, laptops, etc.) allows and facilitates communication anywhere
and anytime. However, we still have much to learn about its true impact on
second language teaching and acquisition, and about how this possibility of
global communication impacts on the transformation of ethical, responsible and
critical citizens into true global citizens. 

Further information http://www.revistacomunicar.com/pdf/call/call-50-en.pdf




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