Liz. 2015 [1996]. Photography: A Critical Introduction. 5th edn. London: Routledge. LI7897 Speech and Language Technology in Education (Neasa Ní Chiaráin) (not available in the 2018/19) Michaelmas Term Aims: The aim of this module is to introduce students to how speech and language technology, as well as computational models of speech and language can be used in the teaching/learning of language. There will be a specific focus throughout on the Irish language and its particular context, but an in depth knowledge of the Irish language is unnecessary for participation. The focus is both theoretical and practical and the course emphasizes the multidisciplinary perspectives that are required for effective deployment of technology in education. Students are introduced to a range of speech and language technologies, some of which are currently in use for language instruction, and some of which, though ripe for educational deployment, are not yet in use. Learning theories and pedagogical methods are explored in terms of their implications for the development of technological applications in language teaching. The sociolinguistic context is a further major factor which is considered. The broader question of differences in the deployment of the technology in minority and major world languages are discussed. The module will be innovative in encouraging students from technical, pedagogic and linguistic backgrounds to explore the interdependence of these areas for the production of materials which are interdisciplinary by nature. Upon completion of the module, it is expected that students will have acquired specialised knowledge, skills and a theoretical framework for developing educational technology for language instruction. Syllabus The module will equip students with a multidisciplinary theoretical framework as a background for the research and development of educational applications of technology. Speech and language technology is explored in detail and its potential for transforming the educational process is discussed. The need for a firm theoretical
Liz. 2015 [1996]. Photography: A Critical Introduction. 5th edn. London: Routledge. LI7897 Speech and Language Technology in Education (Neasa Ní Chiaráin) (not available in the 2018/19) Michaelmas Term Aims: The aim of this module is to introduce students to how speech and language technology, as well as computational models of speech and language can be used in the teaching/learning of language. There will be a specific focus throughout on the Irish language and its particular context, but an in depth knowledge of the Irish language is unnecessary for participation. The focus is both theoretical and practical and the course emphasizes the multidisciplinary perspectives that are required for effective deployment of technology in education. Students are introduced to a range of speech and language technologies, some of which are currently in use for language instruction, and some of which, though ripe for educational deployment, are not yet in use. Learning theories and pedagogical methods are explored in terms of their implications for the development of technological applications in language teaching. The sociolinguistic context is a further major factor which is considered. The broader question of differences in the deployment of the technology in minority and major world languages are discussed. The module will be innovative in encouraging students from technical, pedagogic and linguistic backgrounds to explore the interdependence of these areas for the production of materials which are interdisciplinary by nature. Upon completion of the module, it is expected that students will have acquired specialised knowledge, skills and a theoretical framework for developing educational technology for language instruction. Syllabus The module will equip students with a multidisciplinary theoretical framework as a background for the research and development of educational applications of technology. Speech and language technology is explored in detail and its potential for transforming the educational process is discussed. The need for a firm theoretical
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