Exploring the Role of Virtual Reality in Language Learning through Simulated Classrooms and AI Chatbots Enhancing Multilingual Identity and Intercultural Competence in Finnish Secondary Schools Doctoral researcherAvishan Keshavarz (Project manager)Grant funded researcherOpetushallitus- Finnish National Agency for Education- EDUFI fellowshipProject start: 01/08/2024Doctoral Programme in Language Studies (HELSLANG) University of HelsinkiFaculty of ArtsHelsinki, FinlandSupervisory teamDr. Niina Hyn