This volume presents in-depth investigations of the processes of meaning-making during reading at both local (discourse) and global (general knowledge) levels. It should be of theoretical and practical interest to cognitive scientists and reading researchers.
This volume presents in-depth investigations of the processes of meaning-making during reading at both local (discourse) and global (general knowledge...
M. Anne Britt Susan R. Goldman Jean-Fran Ois Rouet
Increasing the mastery of reading and text literacy in the general population is one of the most important challenges faced by both developed and developing societies. Providing a new reference for researchers and practitioners involved in this domain, this book brings together empirical research on the multiple levels of language that are involved in reading. It emphasizes the concrete outcomes of scientific research, and illustrates the continuity among levels. The chapters deal with clearly articulated questions, provide up-to-date reviews of the literature, and include discussions of...
Increasing the mastery of reading and text literacy in the general population is one of the most important challenges faced by both developed and d...