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The research described in this book shows that conversation analysis can effectively model dialogue. Specifically, this work shows that the multidisciplinary field of communicative ICALL may greatly benefit from including Conversation Analysis. As a consequence, this research makes several contributions to the related research disciplines, such as conversation analysis, second-language acquisition, computer-mediated communication, artificial intelligence, and dialogue systems.
The book will be of value for researchers and engineers in the areas of computational linguistics, intelligent assistants, and conversational interfaces.
The ability to speak foreign languages has become one of the key competences in
the globalised world. People learn foreign languages for professional purposes, with
the goal to study abroad or for private reasons. Distance language learning and train
ing based on tutoring videos or online exercise books offers a convenient way to
integrate language classes into a busy day. Practicing conversation with an artificial
agent is seen as a good alternative if a native speaker is not available or not affordable.
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) was expected to facilitate learning
and teaching by providing electronic workbooks with automatic evaluation and vo
cabulary training. CALL technology extended with Natural Language Processing
(NLP) techniques became a new research field called Intelligent Computer-Assisted
Language Learning (ICALL). Language technology has been integrated into CALL
applications for the purposes of automatised exercise generation (Ai et al., 2015),
complex error analysis and automated feedback generation (Amaral, 2011). |
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 Fuzzy Logic: A Practical ApproachThe last decade has seen a large interest in technologies that have as their motivation some aspect of human function. Some of these, like artificial intelligence, can be seen to be rooted in the psychological domain. Others, like neural networks, genetic algorithms, and evolutionary programming, are inspired by reconsiderations of biological... | | Kidney Failure Explained (Class Health)
This is a book about kidney failure. It has been written
primarily for people with kidney failure. But, as any
partner, friend or family member of a kidney patient
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usually want to know as much as possible (sometimes
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