Carol Chapelle

Iowa State University
339 Ross Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1201
USA

Carol A. Chapelle, Professor of TESL/applied linguistics, is Second Vice-President of the American Association of Applied Linguistics. Her research explores issues at the intersection of computer technology and applied linguistics. Recent books are Computer applications in second language acquisition: Foundations for teaching, testing, and research (Cambridge University Press, 2001) and English language learning and technology: Lectures on applied linguistics in the age of information and communication technology (John Benjamins, 2003). Forthcoming books focus on langauge assessment: Assessing language through technology (Chapelle & Douglas; Cambridge University Press, forthcoming) and ESOL tests and testing: A resource for teachers and administrators (Stoynoff & Chapelle; TESOL Publications, 2005) She is former editor of TESOL Quarterly (1999-2005), and her papers have appeared in journals such as TESOL Quarterly, Language Learning, Language Testing, and Language Learning & Technology. She teaches courses in applied linguistics at Iowa State University and has taught in Arizona, Hawai'i, Michigan, Spain, and Canada. She has lectured at conferences in Chile, Denmark, England, France, Japan, Morocco, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan.

Short CV:

Second Vice President, American Association of Applied Linguistics

Professor, TESL/Applied Linguistics

Chair, Cross-disciplinary Linguistics Program

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition & Teacher Education (SLATE), October 1983. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, May 1979. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

B.A. in Linguistics, June 1977. Michigan State University.

FACULTY POSITIONS (Recent)

Professor

Department of English and Program in Linguistics, Iowa State University (1996-present)

Département de langues et linguistique, Université Laval (visiting, summer 1998).

School of Language and Communication, University of Southern Denmark (visiting, summer 2001)

Laboratoire des Sciences de l’Education, Université Pierre Mendès France de Grenoble (visiting, March 2002)

Department of Linguistics, Michigan State University (visiting, summer 2003)

BOOKS

Chapelle, C. A., & Douglas, D. (forthcoming, 2005). Assessing language ability by computer. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Stoynoff, S., & Chapelle, C. A. (forthcoming, 2005). ESOL tests and testing: A resource for teachers and program administrators. Alexandria, VA: TESOL Publications.

Chapelle, C.A. (2003). English language learning and technology: Lectures on applied linguistics in the age of information and communication technology. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing.

Chapelle, C. (2001). Computer applications in second language acquisition: Foundations for teaching, testing, and research. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Chapelle, C., Grabe, W., & Berns, M. (1997). Communicative language proficiency: definition and implications for TOEFL-2000. TOEFL-2000 Monograph Series. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service,

EDITED VOLUMES

Chapelle, C. A., Jamieson, J., & Enright, M. (Eds.) (forthcoming). Building a validity argument for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Mahwah, NJ: Laurence Erlbaum Associates.

Chalhoub-Deville, M., Chapelle, C. A., & Duff, P. (Eds.) (forthcoming). Inferences and generalizability of Limitations of research in applied linguistics. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing.

Chapelle, C. A. (Ed.) (2000). TESOL Quarterly, Volume 34, Number 3. Special Issue: TESOL in the 21st Century.

Douglas, D., & Chapelle, C. (Eds.) (1993). A new decade of language testing, Alexandria, VA: TESOL Publications.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS (Recent)

Chapelle, C.A. (forthcoming). Interactionist SLA theory in CALL Research. In Petrie, G. (Ed.) Research perspectives on CALL. Mahwah, NJ: Laurence Erlbaum Associates.

Chapelle, C. A. (forthcoming). L2 vocabulary acquisition theory: The role of inference, dependability and generalizability in assessment. In Chalhoub-Deville, M., Chapelle, C. A., & Duff, P. (Eds.) Inferences and generalizability of Limitations of research in applied linguistics. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing.

Chapelle, C. A. (forthcoming). Computer assisted language learning. In E. Hinkle (Ed.) Handbook of Research in Second Language Learning and Teaching. Mahwah, NJ: Laurence Erlbaum Associates.

Chapelle, C. A., Compton, L., Kon, E., Sauro, S. (2004). Theory, research & practice in CALL: Making the links. In L. Lomicka, & J. Cooke-Plagwitz (Eds.) Teaching with Technology, (pp. 189-208). Boston: Heinle.

Chapelle, C. A. & Hegelheimer, V. (2003). The English Language Teacher in the 21st Century. In S. Fotos & C. Browne, (Eds.), New Perspectives on CALL for Second Language Classrooms, (pp. 297-313). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Chapelle, C. A., & Brindley, G. (2001). Assessment. In N. Schmitt, (Ed.). Handbook of applied linguistics, Edward Arnold.

Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Computer-assisted language learning. In R. Kaplan, (Ed.). Handbook of applied linguistics, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Communication, interaction, et apprentissage des langues secondes en ELAO. In Chanier, T., Duquette, L., et Laurier, M. (Eds.). (pp. 19-51). L'enseignement-apprentissage de la L2 dans des environments multimédias. Montréal: Les Éditions Logiques.

Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Is network based language teaching CALL? In M. Warschauer, & R. Kern, (Eds.). Network-based language teaching: Concepts and practice (pp. 204-228). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Chapelle, C. A. (1999). From reading theory to testing practice. In Chalhoub-Deville, M. (Ed.), Development and research in computer adaptive language testing, (pp. 150-166). Cambridge: University of Cambridge Examinations Syndicate/Cambridge University Press.

Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Methods. In B. Spolsky, (Ed.) Concise Encyclopedia of Educational Linguistics. New York: Elsevier Science.

Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Investigation of "Authentic L2 Tasks." In Egbert, J. & Hanson-Smith, E. (Eds.), Computer-enhanced language learning (pp. 101-115). Alexandria, VA: TESOL Publications.

Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Validity in language assessment. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 19, 254-272.

Chapelle, C. (1998). Construct definition and validity inquiry in SLA research. In L. F. Bachman & A. D. Cohen (Eds.), Second language acquisition and language testing interfaces. (pp. 32-70). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Winner of the 1998 International Language Testing Association Best Article Award).

Chapelle, C., Jamieson, J., & Park, Y. (1996). Second language classroom research traditions: How does CALL fit? In M. Pennington (Ed.), The power of CALL. Huston, TX: Athelstan.

Chapelle, C. (1996) CALL--English as a Second Language. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 1996, Issue on Technology and Language (pp. 139-157). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Chapelle, C. (1995). Field independence/dependence in the L2 classroom. In J. Reid (Ed.), Learning styles in the ESL/EFL classroom, (pp. 158-168). Boston: Heinle and Heinle.

ARTICLES IN JOURNALS (Recent)

Jamieson, J., Chapelle, C.A., and Preiss, S. (forthcoming). CALL Evaluation by Developers, a Teacher, and Students, CALICO Journal.

Chapelle, C. A. (2004). Technology and language learning: Expanding methods and agendas. System.

Jamieson, J., Chapelle, C.A., & Preiss, S. (2004). Putting Principles into Practice. ReCALL Journal, 16(2), 396-415.

Chapelle, C. A., Jamieson, J., & Hegelheimer, V. (2003). Validation of a Web-based ESL Test. Language Testing, 20(4), 409-439.

Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Innovative Language Learning: Achieving the Vision. ReCALL, 13, 3-14.

Read, J., & C. A. Chapelle (2001). A framework for second language vocabulary assessment. Language Testing, 18, 1-32.

Hegelheimer, V., & Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Methodological issues in research on learner-computer interactions in CALL. Language Learning and Technology, 4(1), 41-59.

Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Research questions for a CALL research agenda: A reply to Rafael Salaberry. Language Learning and Technology, 3 (1), pp. 108-113.

Chapelle, C. A. (1998). Analysis of interaction sequences in computer-assisted language learning. (Research Issues). TESOL Quarterly, 32,(4),753-757.

Chapelle, C. (1998). Multimedia CALL: Lessons to be learned from research on instructed SLA. Language Learning and Technology, 2 (1), 22-34.

Chapelle, C. A. (1997). CALL in the year 2000: Still in search of research agendas? Language Learning and Technology, 1 (1), 19-43.

Chapelle, C. A. (1996). Validity issues in computer-assisted strategy assessment. Applied Language Learning, 7 (1), 47-60.

Chapelle, C. A. (1995). A framework for the investigation of CALL as a context for SLA. CÆLL Journal, 6 (3), 2-8.

Chapelle, C. (1994). Are C-tests valid measures for L2 vocabulary research? Second Language Research, 10 (2), 157-187.

Chapelle, C. (1994). CALL activities: Are they all the same? System, 22 (1), 33-45.

Hsu, J., Chapelle, C., & Thompson, A. (1993). Exploratory learning environments: What are they and do students explore? Journal of Educational Computing Research, 9 (1), 1-15.

PAPERS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (recent)

Chapelle, C. A. (2003). Evaluation of IT and multimedia: Exploring the teacher’s role. Proceedings of the Conference on IT & Multimedia in English Language Testing. Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). Moving forward with CALL research. In Colpaert, J., Decoo, W., Simons, M., and Van Bueren, S. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Tenth International CALL Conference: CALL Professionals and the Future of CALL Research, pp. 11-15. Antwerp, Belgium

Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Opening plenary: ELT, technology and change. In A. Pulverness (Ed.) IATEFL 2001, Brighton Conference Selections, (pp. 9-18). Kent, England: IATEFL.

Chapelle, C. A. (2000). CALL in the 21st century: Looking back on research to look forward for practice. Proceedings from the CALL for the 21st Century ESADE/IATEFL Joint Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 31 - July 2, 2000.

Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Technology and Language Teaching for the 21st Century. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the English Teachers' Association of the Republic of China, November 11-13, 1999.

Bernstein, J., Burstein, J, Chapelle, C., Chawla, P., Frase, L., Klavans, J. (1997). Report from the Roundtable discussion on Technology in Language Testing. In A. Huhta, V. Kohonen, L. Kurki-Suonio, & S. Luoma (Eds.), Current Developments and Alternatives in Language Assessment-Proceedings of LTRC 96. Jyväskylä: University of Jyväskylä and University of Tampere.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (1995-2004)

Second Vice President, American Association of Applied Linguistics (President-Elect for 2006-2007)

Editor, TESOL Quarterly, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Organization, Arlington, VA, 1999-2004.

Member, TOEFL-2000 Research and Development Oversight Committee, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, 1998-2001.

Member, Editorial Board, Language Learning and Technology, 1996-present.

Member, TOEFL Research Committee, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, Fall 1993-Spring 1996.

Executive Committee Member, International Language Testing Association, 1994-1996.

Executive Committee Member, Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, 1994-1997.

Chair, TOEFL Committee of Examiners, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ,

Fall 1993-Spring 1995.

Member, TOEFL Policy Council, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ,

Fall 1993-Spring 1995.

Co-Director (with D. Douglas), TESOL Institute, Iowa State University, 1994.

By-Laws Committee Member, International Language Testing Association, 1992-1993.

Reviewer: CALICO Journal, Cambridge University Press, Computers and the Humanities, ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics, Journal of Business and Technical Communication, Language Learning, Language Testing, Oxford University Press, Prentice Hall/Regents, TESOL Quarterly, and conference abstracts (e.g. Language Testing Research Colloquium & AAAL).

GRANTS & CONTRACTS (selected recent)

Data analysis for on-line ESL tests. Funded by Pearson Education, (with J. Jamieson) December, 2002.

The Role of Technology Use in Creating Canadian Identity: The Cases of Language Teaching and Foreign Policy. Institute for the Study of Science in Society, Iowa State University, (with J. McCormick) December, 2002

A Quasi-Experimental Study of Online Materials to Improve Students' Writing and Learning Across the Curriculum. LAS Professional Development Grant, Iowa State University (with D. Russell). December 2002.

Faculty Improvement Leave, awarded by Iowa State University, Fall 2001.

Test Your English, contract from Pearson Education for development of Web-based ESL testing (with J. Jamieson), 2000-2001.

Faculty Enrichment Grant, awarded by the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., for travel to Canada to prepare a Canadian Studies course on sociolinguistics (with J. McCormick)

SELECTED RECENT PRESENTATIONS (2000-2003)

Chapelle. C. A., & McCormick, J. (2003). “Human Security” and Canadian Technological Innovation: The Cases of Language Teaching and Foreign Policymaking. Paper in the “Human Security Approaches in Canadian Foreign Policy” Panel at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS), Portland, Oregon, November 20-23.

Chapelle, C. A., & Kim, D-H. (2003). Linking SLA Task Theory to Technology Based Tasks. Paper at the Conference on Technology for Second Language Learning: Theory-Practice Links for Advanced Second Language Learning, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, October 10-11.

Jamieson, J., Chapelle, C. A., & Preiss, S. (2003). Collaboration among CALL developers, teachers, and students: Necessary or desirable? Paper presented at CALICO 2003, Ottawa, May 21-24.

Chapelle, C. A., Raby, F., & Luo, L. (2003). Three analytic perspectives for analysis of process data in CALL environments. Paper presented at WorldCALL, Banff, Canada, May 7-10.

Jamieson, J., Preiss, S., & Chapelle, C. A. (2003). Putting principles into practice: Easier said than done. Paper presented at WorldCALL, Banff, Canada, May 7-10.

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). Moving forward with CALL research. CALL Professionals and the Future of CALL Research, Antwerp, Belgium August 18-20, 2002 (invited plenary).

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). Les TICE pour l'évaluation langagière: Les trois exemples. Lecture presented at L’Université Pierre Mendès France, Grenoble, France, March 8, 2002 (invited lecture)

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). La recherche sur les technologies dans l’apprentissage des langues. Lecture presented at L’Université Pierre Mendès France, Grenoble, France, March 14, 2002 (invited lecture)

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). La conception d'outils pour l'apprentissage des langues: La théorie peut-elle aider? Lecture presented at L’Université Pierre Mendès France, Grenoble, France, March 14, 2002 (invited lecture)

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). ESL, The Internet and Computers. Workshop for ESL Teachers. GrenobleTeacher Training Institute- France. Grenoble, France, March 14, 2002 (invited workshop)

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). Les trois défis de la recherche sur les TICE pour l’apprentissage des langues. XXIII ème COLLOQUE DU GERAS 21-23 mars 2002, Lyon France.

Jamieson, J., Chapelle, C. A., Douglas, D., Garcia, P., & Preiss, S. (2002). Assessment of learning in on-line business English courses. UNTELE ’02 Congress, L’Université de Compiègne, Compiègne, France, March.

Chapelle, C. A. (2002). The study of L2 vocabulary acquisition: Progress through synthesis. Joint Language Testing & AAAL Colloquium. Drawing the Line: The Generalizability and Limitations of Research in Applied Linguistics (Chauholb-Deville, M., organizer). American Association of Applied Linguistics, Salt Lake City, April.

Chapelle, C.A. (2001). Applied Linguistics and CALL: English Language Teaching and Technology. The Annual Conference of Japan Association of Language Education and Technology, August 3-5, 2001, Nagoya, Japan. (Invited keynote.)

Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Language assessment in the 21st century: What language teachers need to know? Moroccan Summer Institute for EFL Teachers. Rabat, Morocco, July 8-20, 2001. (Invited keynote.)

Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Language testing methods: Can technology help? Moroccan Summer Institute for EFL Teachers. Rabat, Morocco, July 8-20, 2001. (Invited keynote.)

Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Challenges in CALL Research. Summer School in Language and Communication. University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark, June, 24-29. (Invited lecture.)

Chapelle. C. A. (2001). Evaluating CALL: Questions for the 21st Century. SLATE Lecture Series, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, March 29, 2001. (Invited lecture)

Chapelle, C. A., Jamieson, J., & Hegelheimer, V. (2001). Validation of a Web-based ESL test: How much is enough? Paper presented at CALICO, Orlando, Florida, March 14-17, 2001.

Chapelle. C. A. (2001). The attraction of technology. Paper presented at the American Association of Applied Linguistics, St. Louis, MO, February, 2001. (Invited keynote.)

Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Innovative language learning: Achieving the vision. Paper presented at EuroCALL 2000, Innovative Language Learning in the Millennium, University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland, Aug. 31–Sept. 2, 2000. (Invited keynote.)

Chapelle, C. A. (2000). CALL in the 21st century: Looking back on research to look forward for practice. CALL for the 21st Century ESADE/IATEFL Joint Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 31 - July 2, 2000. (Invited keynote.)

Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Beyond CAT: Computer-assisted language testing in the 21st century. SCALAR Conference, University of California, Los Angeles, May 12-13, 2000 (Invited keynote.)