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Interactive Approaches to Second Language Reading (Cambridge Applied Linguistics) - Softcover

 
9780521358743: Interactive Approaches to Second Language Reading (Cambridge Applied Linguistics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521358744 ISBN 13: 9780521358743
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

This text presents up-to-date theory, research, and classroom applications in second language reading from an interactive perspective. The paperback edition presents up-to-date theory, research, and classroom applications in second language reading from an interactive perspective. The book supports the view that reading in a second language involves more than decoding; instead, reading is seen as an interactive process whereby the learner's own background and knowledge contribute to understanding reading material. These articles are written by experts in the reading field, who present process models and discuss classroom applications. The book examines traditional approaches that focus on text and decoding skills, as well as more contemporary theories that consider the reader's base knowledge.

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Book Description

The paperback edition presents up-to-date theory, research, and classroom applications in second language reading from an interactive perspective. The book supports the view that reading in a second language involves more than decoding; instead, reading is seen as an interactive process whereby the learner's own background and knowledge contribute to understanding reading material. These articles are written by experts in the reading field, who present process models and discuss classroom applications. The book examines traditional approaches that focus on text and decoding skills, as well as more contemporary theories that consider the reader's base knowledge.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1988
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521358744
ISBN 13 
9780521358743
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
304
Editor
Carrell Patricia L., Devine Joanne, Eskey David E.