While the use of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is expanding globally, research on its application to African languages remains limited. The edited volume of Handbook of Computer-Assisted Language Learning in African Languages aims to fill this critical gap in language education. This volume will explore innovative and culturally relevant approaches to using technology in teaching and learning African languages, offering comprehensive insights into the theoretical, practical, and technological aspects of CALL. It will highlight the unique challenges and opportunities in the African languages’ context, which will serve as a vital resource for educators, researchers, students, policymakers, and language enthusiasts interested in promoting African language learning through modern technologies.

Proposed Themes

The topics/themes to be featured in this book include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Theoretical Foundations of CALL and African Languages
2. Pedagogical Approaches to CALL in African Language Instruction
3. Technological Tools and Platforms for African Language Learning
4. Designing, Developing, and Evaluating CALL Resources for African Languages
5. CALL for Endangered African Languages
6. CALL and African Heritage Language Learners
7. Multimodal Learning in CALL for African Languages
8. Gamification in CALL for African Languages
9. Assessment in CALL for African Languages
10. Challenges and Solutions in Implementing CALL for African Languages
11. Teacher Training and Professional Development in CALL
12. Natural Language Processing for African Languages
13. Artificial Intelligence in African Languages
14. Current Trends and Issues in CALL for African Languages
15. Social Media and African Language Learning
16. Academic Entrepreneurship in CALL for African Languages
17. Open Education Resources in African Languages
18. Any other topic/theme relevant to the African Language field

Unique Selling Point (USP)

This handbook will be the first comprehensive resource focused specifically on the intersection of technology and African languages. Unlike general CALL volumes that predominantly center on European or commonly taught languages, this volume uniquely addresses the distinct cultural and linguistic challenges faced in African language teaching. Furthermore, it highlights innovative approaches, making it highly relevant to modern CALL practices in less commonly taught languages.

Demand for the Book

There is a clear and growing demand for resources on CALL in the African context, driven by:

• Increasing interest in African languages both in Africa and globally due to diaspora communities, heritage learners, and cross-cultural academic pursuits.
• The growing interest in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning in African languages. This growth is driving demand for resources and data that can address the linguistic diversity and complexities of African languages in computational contexts.
• The need for practical solutions to the challenges faced in African language education, like limited resources, infrastructure, and teacher training.

This book will cater to educators, researchers, and policymakers who are keen to the application of technological innovations to language education in Africa. It also serves professionals in instructional design, linguistics, and educational technology.

Global Relevance

The scope of this handbook is broad enough to appeal to readers globally, particularly language educators, instructional designers, international universities and language centers offering African language programs. By addressing both theoretical foundations and practical applications, this volume addresses the global need for more inclusive and diverse CALL resources that go beyond mainstream languages.