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  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Notes on Contributors; Introduction; A new field of research; Plan of the handbook; Conclusion; References; Part I Theorizing Informal Language Learning; Chapter 1 Motivation and Informal Language Learning; Introduction; Second language motivation in the classroom; English learning beyond the classroom; Informal language learning: A theoretical framework; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2 Learning Languages in Informal Environments: Some Cognitive Considerations; Introduction; Summary; References; Chapter 3 Multimodality and Language Learning
  • IntroductionConclusion: Why do we need a theory of multimodality?; References; Chapter 4 How Learning Context Shapes Heritage and Second Language Acquisition; Introduction; Language acquisition in different contexts; Second language acquisition; Heritage language acquisition; Formal vs. informal contexts in language learning; Informal language learning today: New technologies; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Informal Writing and Language Learning; Introduction; Conclusion; References; Part II Learning in Digital Contexts; Chapter 6 Virtual Landscapes; Introduction
  • Virtual worlds and informal language learningTeacher recommendations and the future of VWs; References; Chapter 7 Gaming and Informal Language Learning; Introduction; General findings related to L2 acquisition and informal learning through games; Gameplay interactions; Research limitations; What is language learning?: Perceptions and a market of diverse solutions; The future of gaming and informal language learning; Concluding thoughts; References; Chapter 8 Self-Paced Language Learning Using Online Platforms; Introduction; Web-based and mobile platforms; Research study; Conclusion
  • IntroductionInformal mobile language learning and collaboration; Fostering peer collaboration via mobile devices; Forms of context-relevant collaboration beyond the classroom; Roles for teachers; Support for learners; Conclusion; References; Part III Learning Through Media and Live Contact; Chapter 12 Video and Informal Language Learning; Introduction; The scope and scale of video and informal language learning today; Research on captioned video and informal language learning; Some key studies of caption use in informal language learning; References; Chapter 13 Songs and Music; Introduction