First vs Second Language Comprehension: Some Evidence from Text Summarizing.

Kozminsky, Ely; Graetz, Naomi

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Publication Date: 1986

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First vs Second Language Comprehension: Some Evidence from Text Summarizing.

Kozminsky, Ely; Graetz, Naomi

Journal of Research in Reading, v9 n1 p3-21 Feb 1986

Tests the hypothesis that second language (L2) students' approach to text reflects a top-down processing strategy in contrast to first language (L1) students' approach that is more text-driven. Results confirmed L2 subjects studied the texts less efficiently than L1 subjects. (HOD)

Descriptors: Cohesion (Written Composition), Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Notetaking, Paragraph Composition, Reading Comprehension, Reading Processes, Reading Research, Reading Strategies, Second Language Learning

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Language: English

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