#3665. The potential power of play in second language academic writing

October 2026publication date
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Abstract:
Research in applied linguistics has shown the potential for language play to have a facilitative role in second language development. This research explores the potential value of play in the context of academic second language writing, with a specific interest in its implications for instruction. I begin by defining play and its role in human behavior more generally and reviewing the more specific role of language play in second language development. I next turn to examining the potential value of play in academic writing, drawing on relevant research. The research considers how we might help create second language writing classrooms that foster opportunities for play, and I conclude with potential directions for future research.
Keywords:
Academic writing; Genre play; Language play; Play; Second language writing

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