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Applied Linguistics and Language Study Series
General Editor: Christopher N. Candlin,
Christopher N. Candlin, Chair Professor of Applied Linguistics,
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Since it was first established in the 1970s the Applied Linguistics
and Language Study series has become a major force in the study of
practical problems in human communication and language education.
Drawing extensively on empirical research and theoretical work in
linguistics, sociology, psychology and education, the series
explores key issues in language acquisition and language use.
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.
The book is intended for teachers, testers, advanced students and
researchers into reading in a second language and will also be
useful to teacher trainers, inservice trainees, experienced
teachers and textbook writers.
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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