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Peer reviewedPeretz, Arna S. – Reading in a Foreign Language, 1988
Describes a student-centered reading comprehension course for advanced English-as-a-Foreign-Language students of science and technology. In the course, student interest in and knowledge of content-area subjects are used to create: (1) motivation to read; and (2) an authentic task to accomplish (the preparation and presentation of an oral report).…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading, English for Science and Technology
Download full textPeretz, Arna S. – 1988
Two common problems with advanced reading courses in English as a second language (ESL) for students of science and technology are the lack of authenticity in the reading tasks and the fact that the choice of reading material is often limited by what the language teacher can understand. These two constraints often diminish student motivation. An…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, English for Science and Technology
