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First vs Second Language Comprehension: Some Evidence from Text Summarizing.
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Kozminsky, Ely; Graetz, Naomi – Journal of Research in Reading, 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