The Role of Grammar in Second Language Reading Comprehension: Iranian ESP Context

被引:11
作者
Akbari, Zahra [1 ]
机构
[1] Isfahan Univ Med Sci, Hezarjerib St, Esfahan 734618174, Iran
来源
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CURRENT TRENDS IN ELT | 2014年 / 98卷
关键词
knowledge of grammar; reading comprehension; L2; learners; academic context; SYNTACTIC AWARENESS;
D O I
10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.03.397
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
This study investigates the extent to which knowledge of grammar accounts for effectiveness in L2 reading comprehension. It is a qualitative study focusing on various aspects of grammatical knowledge involved in reading comprehension. Based on the overview of L2 reading research and the data elicited from second language learners, how grammar makes a unique contribution to L2 reading comprehension is emphasized. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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页码:122 / 126
页数:5
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