BISAC SubjectsLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Reading Skills

Writing Systems, Reading Processes, and Cross-Linguistic Influences: Reflections from the Chinese, Japanese and Korean Languages

Edited by Hye K. Pae

This book provides readers with a unique array of scholarly reflections on the writing systems of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean in relation to reading processes and data-driven interpretations of cross-language transfer. Distinctively broad in scope, topics addressed in this volume include word… read more

[Bilingual Processing and Acquisition, 7] 2018. xii, 466 pp.

Developmental Perspectives in Written Language and Literacy: In honor of Ludo Verhoeven

Edited by Eliane Segers and Paul van den Broek

Research on the development on written language and literacy is inherently multidisciplinary. In this book, leading researchers studying brain, cognition and behavior, come together in revealing how children develop written language and literacy, why they may experience difficulties, and which… read more

[Not in series, 206] 2017. xi, 447 pp.

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.