Cases on Audio-Visual Media in Language Education

Catherine Hua Xiang (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781522527244

EISBN13: 9781522527251

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2724-4

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Technology has permanently altered and optimized the field of education. With the assistance of innovative tools, such as multimedia technology, instructors can create a positive impact on students’ learning experience.

Cases on Audio-Visual Media in Language Education includes comprehensive coverage and scholarly insights on the latest trends in technology-assisted language learning techniques. Highlighting a range of perspectives on topics such as intercultural competence, student engagement, and online learning, this case book is ideally designed for educators, researchers, academics, practitioners, and professionals interested in the application of audio-visual media in contemporary teaching practices.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Intercultural Competence
Multimodal Listening
Online Learning
Sign Language
Student Engagement
Subtitling
Video Production

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Catherine Hua Xiang works in the Language Centre at the London School of Economics. Her major research interest is in the field of applied linguistics, cross-cultural communication and pragmatics. Her PhD research looks into speech acts; particularly, it explores the linguistic and cultural differences in apology strategies used in UK and China. She is also interested in teaching material development in teaching Mandarin as a foreign language and is the author of 'Mastering Chinese' - a textbook for complete beginners of Mandarin Chinese. She is currently researching the implications of e-learning in foreign language teaching and learning.

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