In
the third task, we learn on the subject of online corpora furthermore after
having completed our second task on analyzing CMC corpus. Corpora is a large collection
of writings of a specific kind or on a specific subject and consist a
collection of a raw language data that are received through many mediums such
as books, journals, periodicals and such.
It
has come to our attention that previously, corpora was hand written (imagine
the millions of words!!) but now the world of technology has brought upon
online corpora and has made the process of research a lot simpler. Since our
focus was on the types of online corpora, we discovered that there are a number
of online corpora available to assist in the process of language study. The
corpora are used as a guide, to learn new ways and to simplify life to the
maximum. Not only does it is beneficial for a non-native teacher teaching the
language, it is also grammatical-wise where the teacher can use it as a way to
compare the different ways of
using various verbs.
Furthermore, we as students are able to utilize
the program in performing any independent revision
without the need to have the teachers present. This is one of the aspects of CALL that we have covered earlier
in class where it enables student to study independently. One of the most
beneficial aspects we found on corpora is that it can be used to look at how the words are used in
authentic settings, which can open other aspects that may influence the
authentic language such as socio-cultural practice.
Interestingly, not only
the corpora can collect large writings, it can also collect Qur’anic writings
as such as The Qur’anic Arabic corpus that we stumbled upon while completing
the task. Students can easily find anything they need to know about the Quran
or Arabic as there are corpora specifically on them. CALL has opened us to
great opportunities and teaches not only to prepare students for the working
experience and a working life, but can also guide students to the right path of
the Hereafter. Everything that is to be studied in any subject can be Islamized
thus helps us to be a better Muslim.
Prepared by Sharifah Nurina Alia
