BIC SubjectsReading skills

Titles (4) | Order by:

Reading Comprehension in Educational Settings

Edited by José A. León and Inmaculada Escudero

Text comprehension is a critical area of psychological and educational research, and has particular relevance to educational context. The general aim of this international volume Reading Comprehension in Educational Settings is to encourage excellence in research and to bring together teachers,… read more

[Studies in Written Language and Literacy, 16] 2017. xvii, 198 pp.

Theories of Reading Development

Edited by Kate Cain, Donald L. Compton and Rauno K. Parrila

The use of printed words to capture language is one of the most remarkable inventions of humankind, and learning to read them is one of the most remarkable achievements of individuals. In recent decades, how we learn to read and understand printed text has been studied intensely in genetics,… read more

[Studies in Written Language and Literacy, 15] 2017. vii, 534 pp.

Scientific Approaches to Literature in Learning Environments

Edited by Michael Burke, Olivia Fialho and Sonia Zyngier

Scientific Approaches to Literature in Learning Environments is not just about what takes place in literary classrooms. Settings do have a strong influence on student learning both directly and indirectly. These spaces may include the home, the workplace, science centers, libraries, that is,… read more

[Linguistic Approaches to Literature, 24] 2016. xix, 309 pp.

Directions in Empirical Literary Studies: In honor of Willie van Peer

Edited by Sonia Zyngier, Marisa Bortolussi, Anna Chesnokova and Jan Auracher

Directions in Empirical Literary Studies is on the cutting edge of empirical studies and is a much needed volume. It both widens the scope of empirical studies and looks at them from an intercultural perspective by bringing together renowned scholars from the fields of philosophy, sociology,… read more

[Linguistic Approaches to Literature, 5] 2008. xii, 357 pp.