Special Issues, Impact, and Our Readership

Authors

  • Bryan Smith Arizona State University
  • Ana Oskoz University of Maryland Baltimore County

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.24317

Keywords:

Editorial

Author Biographies

  • Bryan Smith, Arizona State University

    Bryan Smith is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Arizona State University. He teaches a wide selection of courses in areas within applied linguistics. His research focuses on computer-assisted language learning (CALL) -- specifically, the intersection of CALL and SLA. He is editor (along with Ana Oskoz) of the CALICO Journal, which is an international journal devoted to research and discussion on technology and language learning.

  • Ana Oskoz, University of Maryland Baltimore County

    Ana Oskoz is an Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), USA. Her research is on the applications of technologies to language learning. In particular, it focuses on the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social tools to enhance the development of second language writing and intercultural competence development. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics. She is currently Associate Editor of CALICO Journal.

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Published

2022-10-20

Issue

Section

Editorial

How to Cite

Smith, B., & Oskoz, A. (2022). Special Issues, Impact, and Our Readership. CALICO Journal, 39(3), i-vi. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.24317