Argues that the Interaction Account of language learning evokes a narrow view of computer assisted language learning (CALL), and that it does not differentiate sufficiently between the types of CALL now commonly practiced, particularly with regard to the distinctive characteristics of the modes available under the rubric of computer-mediated…

Examines communication strategy use among adult learners of English in a computer-mediated environment. Specifically explored communication strategies employed during problem-free discourse as well as compensatory strategy use during task-based computer-mediated communication. Strategy use was also examined relative to communicative task type.…

Reports the types of modification devices nonnative speakers of an intermediate level of proficiency employed during synchronous online exchanges. Results show that request for help, clarification check, and self correction were the most used strategies for negotiation among students. Data suggest these modification devices facilitate…

Investigated the participant roles learners adopted in two different writing environments: synchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) and pencil-and-paper group journals. Subjects were students of intermediate German who participated in two CMC and two group journal assignments over the course of a 15-week semester. (Author/VWL)