ELT & Computer Assisted Language Learning

Publication date ISBN
30/06/2025 978-81-988914-9-5
Author Dr. M. ILANKUMARAN
Language English
Country of Publication India
Product Composition Single-component retail product
Product Form Paperback / softback
Edition First
Access Type Closed
MRP INR 250
Copyright © 2025 | Dr. M. ILANKUMARAN
Publisher Dr. BGR Publications
Edited and typeset by Dr. M. ILANKUMARAN
Cover design by Dr. B.Govindarajan
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About the Book

This book is a thoughtfully curated academic resource that delves into the evolving synergy between English Language Teaching (ELT) and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), with a focus on practical applications within the undergraduate English curriculum. Specifically designed to align with the third-year B.A. English syllabus of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, it offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary language education.

Structured around five core units—Knowing the Learner, Structures of the English Language, Methods of Teaching English Language and Literature, Materials for Language Teaching, and Assessing Language Skills using Technological Tools—the book presents a balanced integration of traditional pedagogical theories with the latest digital tools. Each unit emphasizes how technology is reshaping the teaching and learning of English, aiming to foster digital literacy, learner autonomy, and interactive classroom practices.

This compilation serves a dual purpose: it is both an academic guide for students pursuing studies in English language teaching and a practical reference for educators seeking to incorporate technology into their teaching methodology.

By placing CALL at the centre of the discussion rather than the margins, the book acknowledges the significant transformation in language education brought about by technological advancements. This volume aspires to contribute meaningfully to the academic journey of students and educators alike, encouraging further research and innovation in the rapidly expanding field of technology-enhanced language learning.

About the Author

Dr. M. Ilankumaran, having English Language Teaching (ELT) as specialization in his M. Phil and Ph. D with an experience of nearly three and a half decades of teaching at various levels, currently serves as the Principal of Geetha Jeevan Arts and Science College, Thoothukudi. Formerly, he was a Professor and Research Programme Coordinator in English at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Kanniyakumari District. A distinguished academic and researcher, he has published over 240 research papers, including four in Web of Science, 47 in Scopus-indexed journals, and nearly 90 in UGC-CARE listed journals.

He has successfully guided 22 M.Phil. scholars and seven Ph.D. scholars and is presently supervising four Ph.D. candidates. His contributions to academic literature include the authorship of five textbooks on ‘Technical English I and II’ for engineering students and the book Snatched Away Unjustly.

An active leader in the academic community, he is the President of the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI), Kanniyakumari Chapter. His academic engagement further includes evaluating research papers for international journals and Ph.D. theses across universities. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Higher Education & Research Society (a refereed international journal). He has been serving as a Senate Member of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University since 2022.

He has been recognized for his excellence in academia with several honors, including the ‘Best Professor Award’ (2021), ‘Excellence in Academics’ (2022), and the Geoffrey Chaucer Eminent International Academic Administration Excellence Award (2024).