Languages and cognition: towards new CALL

Abstract

We address cognitive models and prototype theory in context of foreign language learning and examine some ideas that seem to favour Computer-assisted language learning tools (CALL tools) evolution alongside we present a software prototype of a learning environment where prosody and intonation are primary learning goals. Project methodology uses phrasal intonation contour as an item at basic level of categorization. Thus, CALL is not limited to mere digitalization of learning process by transferring traditional techniques of managing language-related data with the use of computers but creates totally new use cases that are aimed to overcome formerly infeasible challenges in language teaching and learning.