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CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS Proposal Submission Deadline: February 15, 2010 Computer-Enhanced and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Emerging Issues and Trends A book edited by Felicia Zhang, PhD Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra, Australia To be published by IGI Global: http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=772 Introduction Since the publication of the Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning in 2008, information communication technology (ICT) has continued to create new learning paths to assist language learning. While CD-ROMs, multimedia computer labs, the World Wide Web, e-mail, and SMS still play an important part in language learning, research into the use of Web 2.0 technology (Fitzgerald, Barrass, Campbell, Hinton, Ryan, Whitelaw, Bruns, Miles, Steele, & McGinness, 2009) and Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) have become increasingly common. However, as pointed out by Kukulska-Hulme and Shield (2008), while mobile phones, PDAs, and other handheld devices such as iPods are frequently used devices in mobile learning, research in this area has been geared towards creating learning content for mobile devices rather than investigating how mobile devices can support listening and speaking activities. Therefore, research in the areas of contributi! on made by Web 2.0 and mobile technology to language teaching and learning is still in their infancy. Computer-Enhanced and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Emerging Issues and Trendswill be most helpful as it will provide a comprehensive coverage of successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical learning contexts. This important new follow-up publication will be distributed worldwide among academic and professional institutions and will be instrumental in providing researchers, scholars, students, and professionals¡¯ access to the latest knowledge related to research on Computer-Enhanced Language acquisition and learning. Contributions to this important publication will be made by scholars throughout the world with notable research portfolios and expertise. Coverage Computer-Enhanced and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Emerging Issues and Trends will provide research on successfully implemented learning designs in a variety of contexts. Hence, empirically grounded evaluation of learning designs is most welcome. This publication will feature chapters (9,000 words) authored by leading experts offering an in-depth review of key language learning related issues and trends in language learning and information communication technologies in modern organizations worldwide. Submissions with the following characteristics are most welcome: -Studies which are longitudinal in nature involving a large number of subjects are particularly welcome. -Studies with more rigorous evaluation including surveys and questionnaires. -Studies that involve both novices to CALL and non-novice subjects. -Studies that involve participants who have received adequate training before the experiments. In other words, studies which consider the use of ICT as part of the overall design of the methodology used for the learning process. -Studies that involve activities or tasks through the use of ICT as a part of the normal ¡°traditional¡± tasks and be part of the usual learning methodology. -Studies that redefine the role of teachers and students in the learning process. -Studies that report students learning English as a second or foreign language or any other European languages such as French or language of another script such as Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, or Thai. -Studies that are concerned with new contexts, that is, moving away from classroom bound contexts to informal, self study, non-institutionalized contexts. -Studies that emphasize the need to equip students with skills that facilitate the transition from institutionalized contexts to non-institutionalized contexts. Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Use of online resources in language learning -Web2.0 tools -Assessment and research on language learning technologies (b) Speech Technology -Voice Recognition -Using Skype for teaching purposes -Conversation dialogue systems (c) Use of multimedia in language learning contexts -Multimedia software -Streaming technology (d) Emergent technology in language learning -Podcasting -Mobile technology -Audience response technology -Interactive whiteboards -Virtual language learning environments The chapter submissions in this publication will attempt to include many cases of successful international collaborations. All proposals will be carefully reviewed by the editor in light of their suitability, researcher's records of similar work in the area of the proposed topics. Upon the receipt of full entry submissions, each submission will be forwarded to at least three expert external reviewers on a double-blind, peer review basis. Invitation to submit Individuals interested in submitting chapters (9,000 words) on the above suggested topics or other related topics in their area of interest should submit a proposal of the chapter by December 31, 2009. The proposal should be following the recommendation made by Mosteller, Nave, and Miech (2004, p.33) for structured abstracts. Proposals should follow APA Style, as specified in the Sixth Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The proposal should be on previously unpublished work and should follow the following structure: Abstract Title Page Title: Author(s): Abstract Body: Limit 5 pages single spaced. Background/context: Description of prior research, its intellectual context and its policy context. Purpose/objective/research question/focus of study: Description of what the research focused on and why. Setting: Description of where the research took place. Population/participants/subjects: Description of participants in the study: Who (or what), how many, key features (or characteristics). Intervention/program/practice: Description of the intervention, program or practice, including details of administration and duration. Research design: Description of research design (e.g., qualitative case study, quasi-experimental design, secondary analysis, analytic essay, randomized field trial). Data collection and analysis: Description of the methods for collecting and analyzing data. Findings/results: Description of main findings with specific details. Conclusions: Description of conclusions and recommendations based on findings and overall study. We encourage other topics that have not been listed in our suggested list, particularly if the topic is related to the research area in which you have expertise. Upon acceptance of your proposal, you will have two months to prepare your chapter of 9,000 words. Guidelines for preparing your chapter will be sent to you upon acceptance of your proposal. Full chapters are due by May 16, 2010. Please forward your e-mail of interest including your name, affiliation, and your proposal for the chapter no later than January 1, 2010. You will be notified about the status of your proposed chapter by January 15, 2009. The book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (Formerly Idea Group Inc.) in 2010. Important Deadlines February 15, 2010: Proposal Submission Deadline June 15, 2010: Full Chapter Deadline Editor's contact information: Dr. Felicia Zhang Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Applied Linguistics Faculty of Arts and Design University of Canberra Kirinari Street Bruce, ACT 2601 Australia Tel: 61-2-6201 2406 Fax: 61-2-6201-5089 E-mail: Felicia.zhang@canberra.edu.au