Understanding Emotions in English Language Learning in Virtual Worlds

This book contributes to overcoming the deficit in research on emotions in foreign language learning in the domain of computer assisted language learning in both traditional and virtual settings. This is an important and illuminating read for students and scholars of applied linguistics, second language education and educational technology.

Autorentext

Mariusz Kruk, PhD, works at the University of Zielona Góra, Poland. His main areas of interest include individual difference variables (e.g., boredom, motivation, anxiety) and the application of technology in foreign language learning and teaching.

Mirosaw Pawlak is Professor of English at Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland, and State University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland. His research interests include form-focused instruction, corrective feedback, learner autonomy, learning strategies, motivation, willingness to communicate, emotions in L2 learning and teaching, study abroad and pronunciation teaching.

Inhalt

Introduction 1. Positive and negative emotions: Overview of selected theoretical issues 2. Research on positive and negative emotions in L2 learning and teaching in conventional settings and CALL 3. Methodology of the research project 4. Research findings 5. Conclusion