Affordances for second language learning in World of Warcraft

@article{Rama2012AffordancesFS,
  title={Affordances for second language learning in World of Warcraft},
  author={Paul S. Rama and Rebecca W. Black and Elizabeth van Es and Mark Warschauer},
  journal={ReCALL},
  year={2012},
  volume={24},
  pages={322 - 338}
}
Abstract What are the affordances of online gaming environments for second language learning and socialization? To answer this question, this qualitative study examines two college-age Spanish learners’ experiences participating in the Spanish language version of the massively multi-player online game World of Warcraft. Using data culled from participant observation, interviews, logs of in-game chat, and student journal entries, we describe how the design of the game, cultural norms for its use… 
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