Perry, Bernadette2015-04-302015-04-3020152015-04-30http://hdl.handle.net/1828/6090This research explores gamification as a means to motivate and engage second-language learners. Gamification uses game-based mechanics, and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, and promote learning. We investigate the limits and advantages of quest-based learning and augmented reality to assess the potential of a new mobile learning tool Explorez. In order to bridge the gap between gaming and education, Explorez was created for first-year university French students at the University of Victoria, BC. Using GPS, Explorez transforms the campus into a virtual francophone world, where students interact with characters, items, and media as they improve their French language skills and discover their campus.frAvailable to the World Wide WebSecond language acquisitionFrench as a second language (FL2)gamificationaugmented realityquest-based learningARISmobile learningThesis