Group Discussion 2

1. How has CMC transform the dynamic of interaction?

CMC is a communication that takes place between human beings via the instrumentality of computers. CMC has changes the dynamic of interaction. There are many computer applications that can be found nowadays. The applications such social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and also instant messenger such as Yahoo Messenger, Skype are user friendly and attractive which make people love to use it as a mediator in discussing about anything with other people. This shows that CMC indeed has change the dynamic of interaction.

2. How has this transformation shape society?

            In shaping the society, CMC has plays its own role. As we all know CMC has connected the users with other people through the applications as mention earlier. The users can connect with each other no matter how far they apart or what language they use. Moreover, the users can learn about other people through CMC. In a way, it helps people to learn and respect other people regardless of who they are. 

3. Is this mode of communication in sync with Islam?

            Computer mediated communication is synchronize with Islamic rules and teaching as long as the users did not misuse the applications provided. The users have to know what are the best things to be talked or to be discussed about with other users using CMC. Islam teaches us to be a good people by talking with good words, sharing good knowledge and so on. By using CMC, all of the knowledge can be spread to other people. This makes CMC is in sync with what Islam wants the believers to do.

Week I: Group discussion 1

Q (1). Reflect on your experience in the linguistic course that you have chosen as the theme of your blog?

A (1). CALL is interdisciplinary in nature. And it draws itself on psychology and Second Language Acquisition (SLA). From Skinner's Behaviorist learning theory, to Communicative theory and up until Integrative CALL theory; all these theories share the same aim and that is, to explain what happens when learning occurs.

Q (2). Relate the concepts in the three steps to that experience.

A (2).The field of CALL involves the use of a computer in the language learning process. And CALL programs aims to teach aspects of the language learning process through the medium of the computer. The first phase of CALL was based on the then-dominant behaviorist theory where the programs of this phase entailed repetitive language drills (also referred to as "drill and kill"), Drill and practice coursework sees the computer as a mechanical tutor for the learners. The second phase of CALL however, was based on the communicative approach of teaching; . Communicative CALL theorist felt that the drill and practice programs did not allow enough authentic communication to the learners; the behaviorist only focus and look at the forms themselves rather than focusing more on using the forms and this does not encourage the students to generate their own utterances rather than manipulate the fabricated language that was being learned.

Q (3). Discuss how the concept in the three stages of CALL are relevant to SLA theories and practices.

A (3). Second Language Learning (SLA) is the study of how a second language is acquired by a learner. And it involves a conscious process (learning) and a subconscious process (acquisition). For example, if a student lacks the motivation and the right attitude in learning a language, the student might looks at things differently and the importance in learning a language would be dealt with in an uninteresting manner. All the three stages of CALL suggest to SLA theory that every language learner has a different way of acquiring a language and that different CALL stages can be used for the language learning process to occur. Therefore, in teaching second language learners how to learn, the three CALL stages can help facilitate the learning process and promote learner autonomy that can make language learning more meaningful for the second language learners (the learners can equip themselves with knowledge, skills and competencies that will enable them to take responsibility for their own learning).

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Q (1). Did the course incorporate the use of computer in the teaching and learning?

A (1). Yes, psycholinguistic incorporates the use of computer in the teaching and learning.

Q (2). Are the computer-based activities related to any of the three stages of CALL?

A (2). Yes, all the three stages of it.

Q (3). What are the important concepts in the three stages related to the activities?

A (3).