Fostering Language Learning Autonomy via the Computer Technology in Tertiary Education

Fostering Language Learning Autonomy via the Computer Technology in Tertiary Education

This paper will begin by discussing the concept of learning autonomy. What follows is the rationale why learning autonomy is needed in language learning. It then will focus on the ways in which computer technology can foster language learning autonomy by checking different aspects of computer technology against the criteria that characterize leaning autonomy, followed by the analysis why this is possible in tertiary education. The conclusion of this paper will be some considerations of fostering learning autonomy via the computer technology.