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.
Input plays an important part in the acquisition of second language.This report will just focus on Krashen's Input Hypothesis and Long's Interaction Hypothesis concerning input.First a summary will be made about the two theories,and then the writer will make a comparison between the two.This report will conclude with the writer's observations of how her thinking about 'input' has been clarified in the process of preparing and writing this report.