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Enhancing language & culture learning through P2P.(peer-to-peer networks)

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| March 22, 2006 | Bregni, Simone | COPYRIGHT 2006 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

A variety of digital realia available on Peer-to-Peer networks (P2P), such as Emule, KaZaa and Bittorrent, can enhance the learning process for students of foreign language and culture, and the quality of the instructor's teaching. The article essentially aims to be a practicum on what types of digital realia prove more effective, and explores legal issues linked to P2P, educational institutions and Fair Use.

Introduction

The advantages of realia as a whole have already been extensively explored under the theoretical standpoint (for example Dlaska, 2003 and Spurr, 1942). While such advantages include development of specific personal ...

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