Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Abstract
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1 .2Research Foci
1.3 Research Approach
1.4 Significance
Chapter 2 Language Leanung and DigitalTechnology
2.1 Second Language Acquisition - a GeneralPicture
2.2 Language Lea:ming Involving Digital Technology
2.2.1 Recent Developments in Studies of LanguageLeaming Involving Digital Technology
2.2.2 The Relationship Between Digital Technologyand Language Learning
2.3 Out-of-class Use of Digital Technology byLeamers
2.3.1 Understanding Leamer, Digital Technology,and Context
2.3.2 Using Digital Technology in Out-of-class Situations
2.4 Summary
Chapter 3 An Activity Theory View
3.1 Research Objectives
3.2 The Theoretical Framework
3.2.1Activity Theory - a Brief Introduction
3.2.2 Why Activity Theory?
3.2.3 Operationalising Activity Theory
3.3 A Multiple-case Study Approach
3.4 Activity Theory-guided Research Design
3.5 Activity Theory-guided Data Analysis
3.5.1 Data Analysis Framework
3. 5. 2Data Presentation
3.6 Summary
Chapter 4 The Story of Rong
4.1 Rong as the Computer User
4.2 Rong as the Language Learner
4.3 Digital Technology in English-RelatedPractices
4. 3. I'm using the computer to study Englishand prepare for English tests.
4.3:2 "I'm not studying but using Englishon the computer.
4.3.3"I'm learning English in the computeractivities.
4.4 Conclusion - the Computer Mainly as aTape Recorder
Chapter 5 The Story of Tang
Chapter 6 Discussion
Chapter 7 Conclusion
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