TY  - BOOK
AU  - Crookall,David
AU  - Oxford,Rebecca L.
ED  - The University of Alabama
TI  - Simulation, Gaming, and Language Learning
SN  - 0066326176 (pbk)
AV  - P53.78 .S56 1990
PY  - 1990///
CY  - New York
PB  - Newbury House Publishers
KW  - Language and languages
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Simulation methods
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; "For students and professionals interested in communicative language teaching, this theoretically based volume offers practical suggestions on how to bring real-world simulation and gaming techniques into ESL and Foreign Language classrooms. It contains numerous articles written expressly for this text by specialists in both simulation/gaming and second language learning.

; Among its many features
; A strong emphasis on practical applications of simulation/gaming techniques
; Contributing authors from both the U.S. and Europe
; Consistent focus on communicative methodologies." (Book Cover); TABLES OF CONTENTS:
; List of Tables
; List of Figures
; Preface
; Section A: Overview
; Chapter 1: Linking language learning and simulation/gaming
; / David Crookall and Rebecca L. Oxford
; Questions and activities; Section B: Practical aspects
; Introduction: Practical aspects of using simulation/gaming in language learning; Chapter 2: Running simulation/games: A step-by-step guide
; / David Horner and Kevin McGinley
; Chapter 3: Shaping the content of simulation/games
; / Elizabeth M. Christopher and Larry E. Smith
; Chapter 4: Briefing and debriefing
; / Nick Bullard
; Chapter 5: Simulation/game design and adaptation
; / Martha Graves Cummings and Rhona B. Genzel
; Questions and activities; Section C: Specific applications
; Introduction: The application of simulation/gaming to specific areas; Chapter 6: Teaching training: Rationale and nine designs
; / Marion Geddes, Gill Sturtridge, Rebecca L. Oxford, and Hana Raz
; Chapter 7: Learner training: Learning how to learn
; / James Fernandes, Gail Ellis, and Barbara Sinclair
; Chapter 8: Learning strategies : Making language learning more effective through simulation/gaming
; / Rebecca L. Oxford and David Crookall
; Chapter 9: Reading, writing, and literature: Integrating language skills
; / Robin Scarcella and Susan L. Stern
; Chapter 10: Testing: The use of simulation/games as a language testing device
; / Andrew Littlejohn
; Chapter 11: Science and technology: Specific purpose language training
; / Tom Hutchinson and Christopher Sawyer-Lauçanno
; Chapter 12: Business and industry: Specific purpose language training
; / Michael Brammer and Christopher Sawyer-Lauçanno
; Chapter 13: International relations: Specific purpose language training
; / David Crookall
; Questions and activities; Section D: Using computers
; Introduction: Computerized language learning and simulations; Chapter 14: Computerized language learning simulation: Form and content
; / David Crookall, D. Wells Coleman, and Edward B. Versluis
; Chapter 15: Simulations on computers: Elements and examples
; / John J. Higgins and Douglas Morgenstern
; Chapter 16: Conversing with the computer: Environment, structure, and reality
; / D. Wells Coleman
; Questions and activities; Section E: Background
; Introduction: Theoretical aspects of simulation/gaming and language learning; Chapter 17: Communication, culture, and language: Interactive simulations
; / Brent Ruben and Linda C. Lederman
; Chapter 18: Social psychological considerations
; / Robert C. Gardner and Richard Lalonde
; Chapter 19: Simulation/gaming and language acquisition
; / Robin Scarcella and David Crookall
; Chapter 20: Realities in simulation/gaming
; / D.R. Watson and W.W. Sharrock; Chapter 21: Ethical Values
; / Robert Vernon; Questions and activities; Section F: Sample simulation/games; Introduction: Sample simulation/games; Chapter 22: The ISLAND GAME
; / David Crookall and Rebecca L. Oxford; Chapter 23: Using a game for discussing and understanding simulation design
; / David Crookall; Questions and activities; Section G: Sources and resources
; Chapter 24: Learning more about simulation/gaming
; / David Crookall; Questions and activities; References
; Index

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