Syllabus | EN 1101: Reading Skills & Vocabulary Development
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September 19, 2022
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Nature and purposes of reading (10 / 05 hrs)What is Reading: Give two or three definitions- “What the brain does in ‘reading’ is to make sense of a particular piece of written language in the light of prior knowledge and current intentions and expectations of the reader” (Frank Smith 1982. Understanding Reading)- Interactive process in which the reader constructs meaning from a particular piece of writing.What do good readers do when they read?Get actively involved with the text to understand words, syntax, and content (intended message)What is necessary for good reading?To understand that:- Reading efficiently means tackling everyday tasks with a clear purpose.- Need to adjust reading strategy to suit the purpose- Different reading tasks require different degrees of attention and understanding- There is a close relationship between reading and other skills and therefore reading should be integrated with writing, speaking and listening.
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