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Sukhija, Reema
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning in English Teaching
Authors
1 Indian Institute of Management, Indore, MP, IN
Source
Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 3, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 505-508Abstract
With the advent of sophisticated technologies the ability to communicate well in English has become starker in the midst of even increasing globalization today. Communication skills are an indispensable component for the success of any professional. In this wake computers have been used for language teaching ever since the 1960's.The study of CALL corresponds to a certain level of technology and certain pedagogical theories. The reasons for using Computer-assisted Language Learning include: (a) experiential learning, (b) motivation, (c) enhance student achievement, (d) authentic materials for study, (e) greater interaction, (f) individualization, (g) independence from a single source of information, and (h) global understanding.
But still in these 40 years of its existence, CALL hasn't got its wide spread in communicative language teaching. The barriers inhibit the practice of Computer-assisted Language Learning can be classified in the following common categories: (a) financial barriers, (b) availability of computer hardware and software, (c) technical and theoretical knowledge, and (d) acceptance of the technology.
This study addresses the communicative language teaching approach as a successful methodology and the common barriers to the use of Computer-assisted Language Learning.
- Thematic Issues in James Joyce’s Novels (With Special Reference to Ulysses)
Authors
1 Indian Institute of Management Indore, IN
Source
Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 386-389Abstract
James Joyce (1882-1941) is one of the most thoroughly read and analyzed authors in English literature. Numerous and varied interpretations of his work abound. He revolutionized the novel in the twentieth century by abandoning conventional narrative mode for stream of consciousness and unprecedented play of language. It holds Joyce's Ulysses and Finnegans Wake (1939) as the peak of literary achievement in this regard.
Joyce's technical innovations in the art of the novel include an extensive use of interior monologue; he used a complex network of symbolic parallels drawn from the mythology, history, and literature, and created a unique language of invented words, puns and allusions.
The uniqueness of research lies to know his experimental use of language and his exploration of new literary methods in special context to Ulysses. Also to reveal his brilliant and innovative utilization of language, that keeps recurring interest of literary critics.