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Computer Games and Language Learning

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  • © 2013

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  1. Mark Peterson
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Part of the book series: Digital Education and Learning (DEAL)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. CALL and New Digital Technologies

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 1-13

  3. Computer Games: Definitions, Theories, Elements, and Genres

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 15-31

  4. Computer Games and Learning

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 33-50

  5. Computer Games and Language Learning: Theoretical Rationales

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 51-60

  6. Early Research on the Use of Computer Games in CALL: An Overview

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 61-72

  7. Recent Studies on Computer Gaming in CALL: An Analysis of Findings

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 73-100

  8. The Use of a MMORPG in CALL: A Case Study

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 101-127

  9. Conclusions and Future Directions

    • Mark Peterson
    Pages 129-142

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 143-167
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About this book

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.

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"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

About the author

Mark Peterson is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies at Kyoto University, Japan.

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