Technology in Second Language Writing: Advances in Composing, Translation, Writing Pedagogy and Data-Driven Learning

Abstract

Recent technological advancements have significantly transformed language education, particularly in the realm of writing, a skill known for its complexity, especially for second language (L2) learners (Hyland, 2021). The digital age has reshaped the writing landscape through various technologies, highlighting a heightened emphasis on integrating technology into L2 writing instruction and research. An up-to-date publication titled Technology in Second Language Writing: Advances in Composing, Translation, Writing Pedagogy, and Data-Driven Learning, edited by Jingjing Qin and Paul Stapleton, aptly illustrates how the L2 writing domain is embracing technology to educate and study students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Part of the Routledge Research in Language Education series, this insightful volume delves into the evolving integration of technology in L2 writing, serving as a vital resource for scholars, postgraduate students, and practitioners in language teaching, Applied Linguistics, and TESOL. With 11 chapters, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of technological advancements in L2 writing instruction and research. Topics covered include machine translation, electronic feedback, wiki writing, multimodal resemiotization, social networking, corpus analysis, text recognition, and keystroke logging. These chapters collectively assess the effectiveness of various technological tools and their impact on teaching and research in the field of L2 writing.