WorldCALL: International Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning

This collection is a group of 20 papers selected from those originally presented during the WorldCALL III conference held in Fukuoka, Japan, in August 2008 on computer-assisted language learning. Section topics include: new technologies and teaching methods, developing language skills through technology, materials design and development, learner training, and teacher education. Editors Levy (second language studies, U. of Queensland, Australia), Blin (learning innovation, Dublin City U., Ireland), Siskin (English as a Second Language Writing Online Workshop, Excelsior College), Takeuchi (applied linguistics, Kansai U., Japan), and 33 authors contributed to the publication. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mike Levy is Professor in the School of Languages & Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland.

Francoise Blin is Associate Dean for Learning Innovation at Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Translation and Textual Studies at Dublin City University.

Claire Bradin Siskin directs the English as a Second Language Writing Online Workshop at Excelsior College in Albany, New York.

Osamu Takeuchi is Professor of Applied Linguistics/Educational Technology at the Graduate School/Institute of Foreign Language Education and Research at Kansai University.