Thesis topic proposal
 
Balázs Fajt
Video games, language learning and individual differences

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest
linguistics
Doctoral School of Linguistics

Thesis supervisor: Balázs Fajt
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Pázmány Péter Catholic University
Abbreviation of location of studies: PPCU


Description of the research topic:

This topic delves into the role of video games in language learning, focusing on how prior gaming may impact individual differences among learners, such as personality traits, learning styles. It aims to uncover which aspects of gaming contribute most significantly to language acquisition (e.g. vocabulary learning) and how these elements interact with the unique characteristics of each learner.


Deadline for application: 2024-05-31