Second language reading research and instruction
Subtitle: crossing the boundaries
By: ZhaoHong Han and Neil J. Anderson, editors.
Contributors: Han, Zhaohong, 1962-; Anderson, Neil J.
Publisher: University of Michigan Press; University of Michigan Press ELT
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Ann Arbor
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780472033508
Subjects: Second language acquisition; Reading
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-232) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Crossing the boundaries / ZhaoHong Nan, Neil J. Anderson, and David Freeman; title: Reading ability and components of word recognition speed : the case of L1-Japanese EFL learners / Toshihiko Shiotsu; title: Developing definitional vocabulary knowledge and lexical access speed through extensive reading / Marlise Horst; title: Vocabulary processing and acquisition through reading : evidence for the rich getting richer / Diana Pulido; title: Modifying the L2 reading text for improved comprehension and acquisition : does it work? / Ronald P. Leow; title: Effective reading instruction for English language learners / David Freeman and Yvonne Freeman; title: ACTIVE reading : the research base for a pedagogical approach in the reading classroom / Neil J. Anderson; title: Necessary or nice? Computers in second language reading / Tom Cobb; title: Balancing between comprehension and acquisition : proposing a dual approach / ZhaoHong Han and Amy D'Angelo; title: Reflections on second language reading research and instruction / William Grabe.