Integration of CMC in EOP Class for Higher Occupational Colleges in
China

Jia Wang

doi:10.18686/ahe.v7i21.9537

Integration of CMC in EOP Class for Higher Occupational Colleges in China

Jia Wang

Abstract

With the increasing need of engaging computer-assisted language learning (CALL) into language teaching and learning, the use of computer mediated communication (CMC) almost has proliferated because of its interactive and social nature
[11]. In light of current
language teaching context, this paper mainly focuses on how to integrate CMC tools in EOP class and gives the detailed implementation
plan, aiming to cater for target students’ diverse and authentic communicative purpose.

Keywords

Computer mediated communication; EOP teaching

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v7i21.9537

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