Course

OPEN ELECTIVES-UG (Arts , Humanities and Commerce)

Unit 1

English in the Age of Globalization – Language Education and Technology-Impact of ICT- Introduction to Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL) and its benefits – Computer Supported Collaborative Learning-Digitized Texts-Digital Game-Based Learning-Use of Multimedia.

Activity: Create a quiz. Prepare a visual story

Unit 2

Language Learning Software and Applications – Introduction to popular language learning software and apps – Interactive exercises and activities for language practice – Virtual classrooms and online language learning platforms (SWAYAM, MOOC, etc.) – interactive websites for language learning.

Activity: Analyze blog posts, Wikipedia articles, or interactive websites.

Unit 3

Digital Language Learning – Incorporating multimedia resources in language lessons

– Using social media and online resources for language practice – presentation software – creating a good ppt.

Activity: prepare ppt presentations on specific topic

Unit 4

Use of E-learning apps – Gamification and Language Learning – Gamified language learning apps and platforms – Benefits of gamification in language learning – explore online dictionary and thesaurus Activity: Online Dictionary Scavenger Hunt – Assign students specific language features (idioms, phrasal verbs, synonyms). Ask them to explore online dictionaries (e.g., WordWeb, Merriam- Webster) to find examples and meanings.

Unit 5

Using technology for language assessment – Automated feedback and evaluation tools

– Monitoring student progress and performance in CALL environments – multi-literacies and translanguaging -Supporting learners of specific needs.

Activity: Take up some online grammar tests

Course Objectives:

To familiarize the students with the world of technology-based language learning

To introduce them to various on-line learning platforms

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Recognize language-technology interface, impacts and developments in ICT.

CO2: Describe technology assisted teaching- learning as paradigm shift in instructional practices

CO3: Relate the impact of Communication technology on ELT and pedagogy

CO4: Use the possibilities of online learning and resources

CO5: Analyse contemporary trends in instructional technology

CO-PO MAPPING:

Evaluation Pattern:

CORE READING

1. Crystal David – The Language and the Internet – CUP
2. Warschauer, Mark, Shetzer, Heidi – Internet for English Teaching – Virginia
3. Thorne, Steven L, Mary, Stephen (Eds) – Language Education and Technology – Springer SUGGESTED READING/E-RESOURCES
4. Cunnings, (et al.) (Eds.) – International Handbook of English Language Teaching – Springer
5. Ranandya, A. (et al.) (Eds.) – English Language Teaching Today – Springer
6. Pawlak, Miroslav, Antonin Larissa (Eds.) – Essential Topics in Applied Linguistics and Multiculturalism – Springer
7. Pawlak, Miroslav(et ) (Eds.) – Issues in Teaching, Learning and Testing Speaking in a Second Language –

Springer

www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish , www.learningenglish.voanews.com / www.esl-lab.com/ www.eslpdf.com/www.englishbanana.com , E-book available at www.englishskillsone.com