Academic Department : / Zulfi Faculty of Education – English Department
Programme : / Englsih Language Programm
Course : / Computer Assisted Language Learning 1 (CALL 1) – ENG 211
Course Coordinator : / Abdulrahman Alroumi
Programme Coordinator : / ......
Course Specification Approved Date : / …./ … / …… H
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : / Computer Assisted Language Learning 1 (CALL 1) / Course Code: / ENG2112. Credit hours : / (3 hours )
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: / ......
4 – Course Language : / English
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: / Abdulrahman Alroumi
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : / 2nd year / 3rd level
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : N/A
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) : N/A
9 - Location if not on main campus :
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom / What percentage? / ……. %
B - Blended (traditional and online) / * / What percentage? / 70 %
D - e-learning / * / What percentage? / 30 %
E - Correspondence / What percentage? / ……. %
F - Other / What percentage? / ……. %
Comments :
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B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course? This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the principles underlying the use of computer technology in language learning and teaching.Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented : A new book is used this semester. The book will help students get a better understanding of their role in the learning process. Students are encouraged to use technology more in the learning process..
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics / No. ofWeeks / Contact Hours
Introduction to Computer & the Internet / 1 / 2
Unit One: Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) / 2 / 4
Unit Two: Computer Mediated Communication / 1 / 2
Unit Three: CALL and Language Skills / 1 / 2
Unit Four: Using Technology to Teach Listening Skills / 2 / 4
Unit Five: Using Technology to Teach Speaking and Pronunciation Skills p35 / 2 / 4
Unit Six: Using Technology to Teach Reading Skills / 1 / 2
Unit Seven: Using Technology to Teach Writing Skills / 2 / 4
Unit Eight: Using Technology to Teach Thinking Skills
Unit Nine: Environments, Tools, Materials, and Activities / 1
1 / 2
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2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture / Tutorial / Laboratory / Practical / Other: / TotalContact
Hours / 28 / ...... / 14 / ...... / ...... / 42
Credit / ...... / ...... / ...... / ...... / ...... / ......
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. / 6
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
/ NQF Learning DomainsAnd Course Learning Outcomes / Course Teaching
Strategies / Course Assessment
Methods /
1.0 / Knowledge
1.1 / Main computer skills, computer applications & programs, Language learning websites / exploring &practising / designing presentations and exercises using computer applications
1.2 / ...... / ...... / ......
1.3 / ...... / ...... / ......
1.4 / ...... / ...... / ......
1.5 / ...... / ...... / ......
1.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
2.0 / Cognitive Skills
2.1 / recognitio/ n/ critical thinking/ evaluatuion / designing&practising / practical tests and assignment
2.2 / ...... / ...... / ......
2.3 / ...... / ...... / ......
2.4 / ...... / ...... / ......
2.5 / ...... / ...... / ......
2.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
3.0 / Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 / Communication and interaction / working in groups and pairs / Utilizing activities that require interaction among students / assesing activites that require communication
3.2 / ...... / ...... / ......
3.3 / ...... / ...... / ......
3.4 / ...... / ...... / ......
3.5 / ...... / ...... / ......
3.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
4.0 / Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 / Focus on skills which enhance interaction using various technological tools / Exploiting the laboratory facilities to promote students’ communication / Evluating students' designs and presentations
4.2 / ...... / ...... / ......
4.3 / ...... / ...... / ......
4.4 / ...... / ...... / ......
4.5 / ...... / ...... / ......
4.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.0 / Psychomotor
5.1 / N/A / N/A / N/A
5.2 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.3 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.4 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.5 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task / Week Due / Proportionof Total Assessment
1 / Quizzes (practical and theoretical ) / 3-5, 10-12 / 10%
2 / Assignments / 3-5, 10-12 / 10%
3 / Mid-term exam / 10 / 20%
4 / Final Project & Practical Exam / 15 / 15%
5 / Final exam / 15 / 45%
6 / ...... / ...... / ......
7 / ...... / ...... / ......
8 / ...... / ...... / ......
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
6 hours per week
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :· Compiled Material "Computer Assisted Language Learning" by Nusiebah Alali, Amani Alsalman and Moodi Fadghm.
· ......
2. List Essential References Materials :
· Beatty, K. (2003). Teaching and researching computer-assisted language learning. New York: Longman.
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
· Butler-Pascoe, M. E. & Wiburg, K. M. (2003). Technology and Teaching English Language Learners. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, Pearson Education.
· Chapelle, C. A. (2003). English Language Learning and Technology: Lectures on Applied Linguistics in the Age of Information and Communication Technology. Philadelphia: John Benjamins
· Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Computer Applications in Second Language Acquisition. New York: Cambridge.
4. List Electronic Materials :
http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CALL/course_content.htm
http://www.usq.edu.au/users/sonjb/call/
http://www.stanford.edu/~efs/callcourse/
http://www.stanford.edu/~efs/callcourse/CALL1.htm
ICT4LT English Modules
http://books.google.com.sa/books/about/Computer_Assisted_Language_Learning.html?id=RRGgrjteVjUC&safe=on&redir_esc=y
http://www.rong-chang.com/call.htm
http://esl.about.com/od/esleflteachingtechnique/a/a_callfaq.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X54VrrJkno
http://suite101.com/article/teaching-esl-using-computer-assisted-language-learning-a340168
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5. Other learning material :
· ......
· ......
· ......
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation· Lecture rooms and laboratories
· ......
2. Computing resources
· ......
· ......
· ......
3. Other resources
· Smart boards, billboards and internet connection
· ......
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:· Questionnaires
· ......
· ......
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor :
· Academic level of students
· Ability to use the technological skills
· Using the computer applications like PowerPoint.
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :
· Using all technological tools
· Teaching the practical part in the laboratory
· Using PowerPoint for teaching inside the lab.
· Using “Smart Board”
· Motivate students to give presentations using the Computer applications.
· Divide students into groups to activate the communicative approach and interactivity.
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
· . check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement :
From time to time, department members can sit together to propose if anyone has comments or has a suggestion regarding the course which in turn will be beneficial to our students.
Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator / Department HeadName : / Abdulrahman Alroumi / Name : / ......
Signature : / Abdulrahman / Signature : / ......
Date : / 18/ 4 / 1436 H / Date : / …./ … / …… H