Objectives
The European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) is an association of language teaching professionals from Europe and around the world, which aims to:
Presentation
Objectives
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promote the use of foreign languages within Europe |
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provide a European focus for the promulgation of innovative research, development and practice relating to the use of technologies for language learning |
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enhance the quality, dissemination and efficiency of CALL materials |
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support special Interest Groups (SIGs) |
Activities
| EUROCALL provides information and advice on all aspects of the use of technology for language learning, for those involved in education and training |
| disseminates information via the ReCALL journal |
| works towards the exploitation of electronic communications systems |
| organises special interest meetings and annual conferences |
Membership
EUROCALL membership is made up of individual members (teachers and students, institutions, and commercial organisations not only from Europe but from all over the world. 33 countries are represented. EUROCALL set up the WORLDCALL conference in 1998.
Origins
Although the Association dates back to 1984, EUROCALL itself was created in 1993, when the European Union LINGUA programme provided substantial aid. There are now more than 400 members and about twenty national representatives who pass on information in the languages of their respective countries.
