Sociocultural Theory and Computer-Mediated Communication-based Language Learning

Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) refers to “communication that takes place between human beings via [networked] computers” (Herring, 1996), which includes both synchronous modes (e.g., real-time chat and video-conferencing) and asynchronous modes (e.g., e-mails and bulletin boards). This new ty...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Heesook Cheon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2008-05-01
Series:Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Online Access:https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SALT/article/view/1499