Reading in a Second Language: Process, Product and Practice

by Sandy Urquhart and Cyril J. Weir

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582298369
• ISBN13: 9780582298361
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"