Reading in a Second Language Moving from Theory to Practice

Name: Reading in a Second Language Moving from Theory to Practice
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ISBN: 9780521729741

ISBN-10: 0521729742

ISBN-13: 9780521729741

Edition: 2009

Authors: William Grabe

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This volume, through a detailed treatment of the cognitive processes that support reading, explains how reading really works. It offers a thorough overview of important and current research, including first language research, which is not often found in second language acquisition (SLA) publications. This book is a true example of applied linguistics; it makes well-defined linkages between theory and practice, discussing the implications and applications of second language reading theories on instructional practices. It is a valuable resource and reference for action researchers, curriculum designers, teachers, administrators, and those interested in exploring theoretical issues grounded in…

Book details

List price: $68.75
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 12/15/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 484
Size: 6.02" wide x 8.98" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



Research Foundations



The Nature of Reading: Defining Reading



How Reading Works: The basic building blocks



How Reading Works: The Comprehension Process



Models, and More Models of Reading: Explaining Reading Research Issues and the L2 Reader



Individual Student Variation



The Social Contexts of Reading



Motivation in Reading



Reading in Different Languages and L1 / L2 differences



Issues in Reading in a Second Language Component Abilities and Resources for L2 Reading



Reading and Vocabulary Development



Reading and Grammar



Discourse Structure Awareness



Reading Strategies



Becoming a Strategic Reader



Fluency and Reading Rate



Extensive Reading Institutional and Instructional Factors Influencing Reading Development



Reader-Writer Relations



Reading and Content-Based Instruction



Assessing Reading 20 From Theory to Practice: Designing a Curriculum


Glossary


References


Index