Developing ICALL tools using GATE

Author: Wood, Peter

Source: Computer Assisted Language Learning, Volume 21, Number 4, October 2008 , pp. 383-392(10)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This article discusses the use of the General Architecture for Text Engineering (GATE) as a tool for the development of ICALL and NLP applications. It outlines a paradigm shift in software development, which is mainly influenced by projects such as the Free Software Foundation. It looks at standards that have been proposed to facilitate the compatibility and reusability of resources in the area of NLP, e-learning and ICALL. A pragmatic solution to the problem of missing standards for the development of ICALL related software will be presented and a concrete project based on this model of development is briefly discussed at the end of the paper.

Keywords: CALL; ICALL; NLP; open source software; software development; standards; e-learning

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09588220802343736

Affiliations: 1: Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada

Publication date: 2008-10-01