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Analysing Adjectives in Scientific Discourse: An Exploratory Study with Educational Applications for Spanish Speakers at Advanced University Level.
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Soler, Viviana – English for Specific Purposes, 2002
Explores frequency and use of adjectives in five advanced scientific texts on biochemistry and analyzes the semantic implications of the observed occurrence. The aim is to provide a better understanding of the role of adjectives in research articles and to suggest how to guide Spanish-speaking students to effectively comprehend, read, write, and…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Advanced Courses, Biochemistry, Discourse Analysis
Student-Centered Learning through Content-Based Instruction: Use of Oral Report Projects in the Advanced EFL Reading Class.
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Peretz, 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
An Interactional, Learner-Centered Reading Course.
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Peretz, 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