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Conceptual Modelling in Error Analysis in Computer-Assisted Language Learning Systems

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Intelligent Tutoring Systems for Foreign Language Learning

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NATO ASI F,volume 80))

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Many computer-assisted language learning systems specifically designed to be used in the curriculum and which exploit AI techniques have neither a learner model nor consequently any deep error analysis. Evidence from applied linguistics shows that learners have their own system of rules for the production of a foreign language. We believe the central issue is to determine the appropriate level of description of these rules and uncover the strategies used by the learners in particular situations. This information represents the major part of the learner model. We review error analysis in second language learning and tutoring systems related to this perspective. We introduce a new structure, called an “applicable rule”, that can be used to help diagnose and to represent a learner’s performance. We propose a design for the architecture of a system for computer diagnoses of learners’ grammatical performances in a communicative environment. Examples of diagnosis using applicable rules illustrate the functioning of this architecture.

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  1. ICF (Research Assoc.: Ingéniérie Cognitive et Formation), 49 av Jean Jaurès, 63400, Chamalières, France

    Thierry Chanier

  2. Computing Department, Lancaster University, LA1 4YR, Lancaster, UK

    Michael Pengelly, Michael Twidale & John Self

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  1. Advanced Technology, Vitro Corporation, Building 4, Room 1417H, 14000 Georgia Avenue, 20906-2972, Silver Spring, MD, USA

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  2. Department of Computer Science, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, EX4 4PT, Exeter, UK

    Masoud Yazdani

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Chanier, T., Pengelly, M., Twidale, M., Self, J. (1992). Conceptual Modelling in Error Analysis in Computer-Assisted Language Learning Systems. In: Swartz, M.L., Yazdani, M. (eds) Intelligent Tutoring Systems for Foreign Language Learning. NATO ASI Series, vol 80. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77202-3_9

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