Reading in a second language is an interesting area of research
because the factors affecting reading have brought about much
controversy in related theory and research. Particularly, schema
theory has raised long-term debate about whether background
knowledge facilitates or impedes reading comprehension. In
recognition of such issue, the current research was conducted to
examine the impact of background knowledge on second language
reading comprehension. Additionally, the impact of time constraint
on reading comprehension was also investigated. Thirty-one students
of intermediate level of English in Le Quy Don high school, Vietnam
took part in the study. Four cloze texts, two of familiar topics
and two of unfamiliar topics, were administered under the
conditions of limited time and unlimited time. The results revealed
significantly positive effects of background knowledge and no time
constraint on second language reading comprehension. Further, a
significant interaction between background knowledge and time
constraint was found. These findings have important implications
for second language pedagogy in view of standardized and classroom
assessment of reading performance.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2013 |
First published: |
June 2013 |
Authors: |
Trang Nguyen
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-659-41252-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
Literacy
|
LSN: |
3-659-41252-X |
Barcode: |
9783659412523 |
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