Computer Games and Language Learning
Published on 21. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVII, 167 pages
978-1-349-43465-7 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive and accessible overview for language educators, researchers, and students, this book examines the relationship between technological innovation and development in the field of computer-assisted language learning, exploring relevant theories and providing practical evidence about the use of computer games in language learning.
Reviews / Votes
"The increasing use of computer games represents a highly significant development in computer-assisted language learning. Computer Games and Language Learning is an essential text for researchers, educators, students, and all those who are interested in understanding how technology can support language learning.' - Jozef Colpaert, Director, The Institute for Language and Culture, The University of Antwerp, Belgium
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Series
Edition
1st ed. 2013
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XVII, 167 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-43465-7 (9781349434657)
DOI
10.1057/9781137005175
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
M. Peterson
Computer Games and Language Learning
Book
08/2013
Palgrave MacMillan
€106.99
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Person
Mark Peterson is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies at Kyoto University, Japan.
Content
Foreword: Language, Learning, and Games; James Paul Gee 1. CALL and New Digital Technologies 2. Computer Games: Definition, Theories, Elements, and Genres 3. Computer Games and Learning 4. Computer Games and Language Learning: Theoretical Rationales 5. Early Research on the Use of Computer Games in CALL: An Overview 6. Recent Studies on Computer Gaming in CALL: An Analysis of Findings 7. The Use of an MMORPG Game in CALL: A Case Study 8. Conclusions and Future Directions