Reading in a Second Language: Process, Product and Practice (Applied Linguistics and Language Study) - Hardcover

Urquhart, A.H.; Weir, Cyril J.

 
9781138148697: Reading in a Second Language: Process, Product and Practice (Applied Linguistics and Language Study)
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ISBN 10: 1138148695 ISBN 13: 9781138148697
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

Reading in a Second Language sets the testing and teaching of reading against a theoretical background, discussing research from both applied linguistics and cognitive psychology. Where possible, it focuses on research into second language readers and distinguishes different kinds of reading, particularly expeditious as opposed to careful reading, and emphasizes the validity of each.Sandy Urquhart and Cyril Weir relate testing and teaching, discussing similarities and differences, providing a comprehensive survey of both methods with the emphasis on those which have been substantiated or supported by research evidence. Finally, the book proposes specific research topics, and detailed advice on how to construct tests of language for academic purposes and suggestions for further research.

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A.H. Urquhart, Cyril J. Weir

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138148695
ISBN 13 
9781138148697
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
362

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