Language and computers: New directions in language research and teaching
Journal: International Journal of Language Studies (Vol.8, No. 1)Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Authors : Alexandra Uzoaku ESIMAJE;
Page : 1-14
Keywords : Computer; Corpus; Software; Human Intelligence; Language Research; Language Teaching; Multilingualism;
Abstract
This study examines the advent of the computer in language research and teaching to show how the linguistic research communities in multilingual settings like Nigeria stand to benefit from the engineering of language. The paper argues that researchers and teachers need to revise their methods in line with current but proven trends for better and valid results to occur. This entails taking advantage of the triple resource which the computer, the corpus and the access software provide, and adding to it the human intelligence. Using the discussion method, the paper delves into the pros and cons of the use of the computer in language research and teaching and then makes a case for computer assisted language study because of the cross fertilisation of ideas which comes with it. The position of the paper is that the computer is a new direction in language research, one whose gains far surpass its losses.
Other Latest Articles
- Efficient Service Broker Algorithm for Data Center Selection in Cloud Computing
- The Image Quality in Computer Tomography Using Curve-let Transform
- Participatory rural appraisal approaches: an overview and an exemplary application of focus group discussion in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Effect of integrated approach of plant nutrients on yield and yield attributes of different crops in wheat-sesame-T. aman cropping pattern
- Feasibility study of cassava meal in broiler diets by partial replacing energy source (corn) in regard to gross response and carcass traits
Last modified: 2014-01-27 16:25:01