Computerized Games and Simulations in Computer-Assisted Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis of Research

This article explores research on the use of computerized games and simulations in language education. The author examined the psycholinguistic and sociocultural constructs proposed as a basis for the use of games and simulations in computer-assisted language learning. Research in this area is expan...

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Published in:	Simulation & gaming Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 72 - 93
Main Author:	Peterson, Mark
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.02.2010 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:	CAI Computational methods Computer & video games Computer Assisted Instruction Computer assisted language learning Computer assisted research Computer Simulation Computerization Contemporary literature Educational Technology Foreign language learning Games Information and communication technologies Language Language acquisition Language instruction Language teaching Learning Learning Theories Linguistic Theory Meta Analysis Psycholinguistics Research methods Second Language Instruction Second Language Learning Simulation Sociocultural factors Sociocultural Patterns Sociology Studies Systematic review Theoretical linguistics Writers CALL gaming second language acquisition theories of language acquisition computerized game simulation meta-analysis computer-assisted language learning virtual world MOO effective language learning research computerized simulation psycholinguistic construct sociocultural construct MMORPG
ISSN:	1046-8781, 1552-826X
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