Computer-mediated discourse in instructed environments / Dorothy M. Chun -- Research perspectives on online discourse and foreign language learning / Carl S. Blyth -- Postcards from the (turbulent) edge (of chaos) / Neil H. Johnson -- Interpersonal and intercultural understanding in a blended second culture classroom / Kara McBride and Mary E. Wildner-Bassett -- Creating comfort zones of orality in online discussion forums / Anja Wanner -- Use of communication strategies in a synchronous CMC environment / Claudia R. Kost -- Online discourse strategies / Nelleke Van Deusen-Scholl -- Negotiating meaningfulness / Jonathon Reinhardt -- Foreign language resistance / Robin Worth -- Using instant messaging interaction (IMI) in intercultural learning / Li Jin -- Transcultural communication in open Internet environments and massively multiplayer online games / Steven L. Thorne -- Online interactions and L2 learning / Lourdes Ortega and Eve Zyzik