1 PJJ Course Outline Session: LHE3204: Computer Applications in TESL Nooreen Noordin (Dr.) Faculty of Educational Studies Universiti Putra Malaysia 9 January 2011

2 Course Objective: Students should be able to relate the use of computers to language teaching and discuss major techniques in using computers in teaching ESL.

3 Course Synopsis This course discusses the concept and theory of computer applications in the teaching of ESL; selection and use of software and website evaluation and the development of computer-based teaching materials in ESL.

4 Course/Labwork Content: 1. Introduction, Defining CALL – History of CALL - Explorations: Virtual CALL library Warschauer, M., & Healey, D. (1998). Computers and language learning: An overview. Language Teaching, 31,

6 2. CALL and conditions for optimal language learning - Quia 3. CALL and Interaction - As a medium of communication

7 4. CALL and Authentic Audience - Providing students with real life contexts/experiences 5.CALL and Authentic Task 6.CALL and Opportunities for Exposure and Production 7. CALL and Time/Feedback

8 8. CALL and Intentional Cognition, Learning Styles and Motivation 9. CALL and Atmosphere 10.CALL and Control

9 11. Assessment in CALL 12. Researching CALL and the Computer as a Tool

10 References: There is no single prescribed text for this course. However, the following are sources from which lectures and discussions may be based. Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Computer applications in second language acquisition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (CCA) Egbert, J & Hanson-Smith, E. (1999). (Eds.). CALL Environments: Research, practice and critical issues. Virginia: TESOL. (EHS) Teeler, D. & Gray, P. (2000). How to use the internet in ELT. Essex:

11 Assessment: 1) ASSIGNMENT 1 (20%) Web site critique  You will be expected to write a short critique on a language learning/teaching website in the ESL context. Individual or pair activity.

12 ASSIGNMENT 1 (20%): Web site critique The write-up should be more than 5 pages long. Font size 11, arial, doubles paced. Must contain: a) Overview of the website chosen - URL, history, background information, overall description, etc. b) Strengths - e.g. content, organization, layout, activities created, etc. c) Weaknesses d) Suggestions for further improvement of website Conclusion 12

Your critique will be evaluated based on: a) adequate background information on the website b) strengths and weaknesses of the website c) recommendations for further improvement d) organization 12

13 ASSIGNMENT 2 (30%) Activity Plan/Lesson Plan  Search for a video clip (YouTube or elsewhere) that would be useful in ESL teaching.  You will be expected to write an activity plan on how you will integrate the clip into your teaching. A lesson plan format will be required.

14 Midterm Assessment (20%) A combination of multiple choice and short answer questions. Final Exam (30%): A combination of multiple choice and short answer questions generally covering content from the second half of the semester after the mid semester exam.

17 Dr. Nooreen Noordin Department of Language Education and Humanities Faculty of Educational Studies Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor. Tel: Fax: