2nd Call for Chapter: Handbook of Research on Computer

2nd CALL FOR CHAPTERS (ONE Page Proposal)

2nd One Page Proposals Submission Deadline: 11/15/2007 2nd Notification of Accepted Proposals: 11/30/2007 Full Chapter Due: 1/01/2008

Introduction:

The Foreign Service Institute categorized languages into different level according to how much time a learner needed to take to get proficiency. For example, they said that an ordinary person needs 1,320 hours to get proficiency in Chinese; and, 480 hours to reach the same level in French, Spanish, and Italian. Many researchers are doing researches on how to use ICT to help teachers teaching languages better and to help students learning language efficiently. Furthermore, The College Board currently offers AP program for seven different languages and cultures include Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. In general speaking, it is quite difficult to teach a language if there is no good enough or suitable teaching materials and teachers. Fortunately, e-learning courses make students learning both languages and cultures easily via Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This book can offer both students and teachers a good language and culture e-learning resource channel, furthermore, this book can be a forum to give potential teachers and researchers opportunities to suggest and participate in developing upcoming language and culture related e-learning courses.

Coverage:

The Handbook of Research on Computer Enhanced Language and Culture Learning is not only covering the most recently e-learning researches in computer enhanced language and culture learning, but also collecting high quality Language and Culture e-learning courses and to be a reliable teaching resource to teachers. This handbook has three parts: Learning Language via ICT, Learning Culture via ICT, and Future Research Trends and International Collaboration Plans. Additionally, this volume will feature chapters (5,000-7,500 words) authored by leading experts offering an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to different areas, issues and trends in e-learning worldwide.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Recommended topics cover any e-learning researches, teaching materials and/or contents(1), systems(2), tools(3), experiences, and standards about computer enhanced language and culture learning:

• Learning Technologies;

• Mobile Learning;

• Ubiquitous Learning;

• Situated Learning;

• Museum Learning;

• Collaborative Learning;

• Competitive Learning;

• Self-pace Learning;

• Learning Management Systems;

• Learning Content Management Systems;

• Synchronous Learning and/or Asynchronous Learning;

• Intelligent Tutoring System;

• Intelligent Agents;

• Knowledge Structures;

• Data Mining;

• SCORM and/or related e-learning standards;

• Authoring Tools;

• Online Assessment;

• Cultural Impacts;

• and, Future Visions.

(1)please provide a piece of sample materials and/or contents (2)please provide at least trial version and/or related URLs (3)please provide at least trial version and/or related download URLs

Invited Submissions:

Individuals interested in submitting chapters (5,000-7,500 words) on the above-suggested topics or other related topics in their area of interest should submit via online your ONE page manuscript proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter by Nov. 15, 2007 (http://www.language-and-culture.dyndns.org/). We strongly encourage other topics that have not been listed in the 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 until January 1, 2008, to prepare your chapter of 5,000-7,500 words and 7-10 related terms and their appropriate definitions. Guidelines for preparing your paper and terms and definitions will be sent to you upon acceptance of your proposal. You will be notified about the status of your proposed topics by Nov. 30, 2007. This book is tentatively scheduled for publishing by Information Science Reference, http://www.info-sci-ref.com, (formerly Idea Group Reference), an imprint of IGI Global, in 2009.

Maiga Chang, editor Maiga.IGIBook@gmail.com Chen-Wo Kuo, editor paulkuo@npm.gov.tw