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Eastmond, Nick; Mitchell, Jeffrey – CALICO Journal, 1990
Reviews two case studies on the use of a content-based approach (focusing on information resources) for foreign language instruction to show that, although frequently used in advanced classes, a content-based approach can be undertaken much earlier and still pay remarkable dividends by injecting a measure of reality into language courses.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Information Management, Language Enrichment
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Underwood, John – CALICO Journal, 1989
Explores current uses of HyperLang, a sophisticated hypermedia authoring system that understands spoken speech, in computer-assisted foreign language learning. Software developers should adopt an educational and humanistic perspective in further developing this technology to ensure the creation of effective educational tools. (CB)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Principles, Interactive Video
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Ashworth, David; Stelovsky, Jan – CALICO Journal, 1989
Kanji City, a hypermedia program for teaching Japanese through trial-and-error exploration of a simulated real-life environment, is described. The possibilities for designing materials in hypermedia format, and the advantages of Hypercard's potential for integrating text with synthesized sound, interactive graphics, and animation are explored.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Instructional Materials