Massively multiplayer online role-playing games as arenas for second language learning

This article investigates contemporary research on the use of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) in language education. The development and key features of these games are explored. This is followed by an examination of the theories proposed as a basis for game-based learning,...

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Published in:	Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 23; no. 5; pp. 429 - 439
Main Author:	Peterson, Mark
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Routledge 01.12.2010 Informa UK Limited Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	CAI Communicative Competence Communicative Competence (Languages) Computer & video games Computer assisted instruction Computer Assisted Language Learning Computer Mediated Communication Computers Educational Games English (Second Language) English as a Second Language Learning English language English language learners English Learners Game Based Learning Games gaming Internet Language acquisition Language attitudes Learning Learning Environment MMORPGs Motivation Online instruction Role Playing Second Language Learning Second language vocabulary learning Teaching methods virtual environments Vocabulary Vocabulary Development Vocabulary Learning
ISSN:	0958-8221, 1744-3210
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