| Reading in a Second Language: Process, Product and Practice Contributor(s): Urquhart, A. H. (Author), Weir, Cyril J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0582298369 ISBN-13: 9780582298361 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Social Science | Media Studies - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Dewey: 418 |
| Series: Applied Linguistics and Language Study |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.93 lbs) 362 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |