Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-26-2006
Department
Library and Information Services
Language
English
Publication Title
Academic Commons
Abstract
Much of the current research in second language acquisition (SLA) stresses the social aspect of language acquisition. Creating a learner-centered environment that a) fosters collaboration and communication, b) keeps learners motivated and on-task, and c) gives them a say in choosing their goals and how to achieve them, can be extremely challenging. Students will benefit from a framework that offers a wide variety of solutions to a given “real life” situation--solutions that require different amounts of time as well as vocabulary and grammar in the target language.
Recommended Citation
Bryant, Todd. "Using World of Warcraft and Other MMORPGs to Foster a Targeted, Social, and Cooperative Approach Toward Language Learning." Academic Commons (Article published online September 26, 2006). https://web.archive.org/web/20061013063948/http://www.academiccommons.org/commons/essay/bryant-MMORPGs-for-SLA
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Instructional Media Design Commons
Comments
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