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Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of Research

Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of Research

Somaye Piri, Sahar Riahi
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781522554639|ISBN10: 1522554637|EISBN13: 9781522554646
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5463-9.ch001
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Piri, Somaye, and Sahar Riahi. "Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of Research." Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, edited by Dara Tafazoli, et al., IGI Global, 2018, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5463-9.ch001

APA

Piri, S. & Riahi, S. (2018). Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of Research. In D. Tafazoli, M. Gomez Parra, & C. Huertas-Abril (Eds.), Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (pp. 1-15). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5463-9.ch001

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Piri, Somaye, and Sahar Riahi. "Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of Research." In Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, edited by Dara Tafazoli, M. Elena Gomez Parra, and Cristina A. Huertas-Abril, 1-15. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5463-9.ch001

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Abstract

Cultural awareness and intercultural understanding are crucial parts of learning a new language. However, not everyone has the chance to have face-to-face interaction with the people from diverse cultures. Computer-mediated technologies are favorable tools that can help learners to engage in intercultural communications. This chapter aims at intercultural learning through technology-enhanced language learning. Five main themes have emerged as the result of literature review alongside a report on major research descriptive. The literature revealed that there are 1) positive attitudes toward using digital tools in intercultural language learning, 2) the development of critical cultural awareness and intercultural communicative competence, 3) opportunities for improving all aspects of language learning. However, 4) textbooks are still the predominant learning resource, and 5) a necessity is felt for special technical skills and competencies. This study is helpful to consider the existing challenges and find new directions for future investigations.

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