Digital games and language learning : theory, development and implementation /: theory, development and implementation. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Mark Peterson, Kasumi Yamazaki and Michael Thomas.
• Editors: Peterson, Mark, 1965-; Yamazaki, Kasumi; Thomas, Michael, 1969-
• Contents: PrefaceForeword, Jozef Colpert (The University of Antwerp, Belgium)Acknowledgements1. Digital Games and Language Learning: The State of Play, Mark Peterson (Kyoto University Japan), Kasumi Yamazaki (University of Toledo, USA) and Michael Thomas (Liverpool John Moores University, UK) Part I: Theory and Research2. A Critical Review of Game-Based Learning, Gamification and Second Language Acquisition, Silvia Benini and Michael Thomas (University of Central Lancashire, UK)3. Second Language Development in the Context of Massively Multiplayer Online Games: Theoretical Perspectives, Nasser Jabbari (University of Essex, UK)4. Not All MMOGs are Created Equal: A Design-Informed Approach to the Study of L2 Learning in Multiplayer Online Games, Jonathon Reinhardt (University of Arizona, USA)5. Human Linguistics as a Framework for Analyzing Simulation-Gaming, Douglas W. Coleman (University of Toledo, USA)Part II: Development and Implementation of Digital Games in CALL6. Playing with Digital Game Pedagogies, Alex Bacalja and Kate Euphemia Clark (University of Melbourne, Australia) 7. The Use of Avatars in Digital Role-Playing Games (RPGS ) in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Charly Harbord, Euan Dempster and Darshana Jayemanne (Abertay University, UK)8. Reinforcing International Students' Language Skills for Disaster Preparedness, Kazuhiro Yonemoto (Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan)9.The Relationship between Extramural Digital Gameplay and 21st Century Skills in the Language Classroom, Daniel J. Mills and Benjamin Thanyawatpokin (Ritsumeikan University, Japan)10. Gaming as a Gateway to L2 English Learning, Liss Kerstin Sylven (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)Part III: Towards the Future of Game-Based Language Learning11. Issues in the Current State of Teaching Languages with Games, Benjamin Thanyawatpokin (Ritsumeikan University, Japan) and James York (Tokyo Denki University, Japan)12. Is Game-Based Language Teaching 'Vaporware'?, Jonathan deHaan (University of Shizuoka, Japan)Index.
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 418.0078; Language and languages -- Computer-assisted instruction; Electronic games in education; Gamification
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781350133020; 9781350133013
• Related ISBNs: 9781350133006
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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