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The role and importance of lower-level processes in second language reading

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Hossein Nassaji
Hossein Nassaji*
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University of Victoria, Canadanassaji@uvic.ca
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Abstract

This article examines current research on the role and importance of lower-level processes in second language (L2) reading. The focus is on word recognition and its subcomponent processes, including various phonological and orthographic processes. Issues related to syntactic and semantic processes and their relationship with word recognition are also discussed. When examining the role of these processes, an important focus is also on cross-linguistic variables and the various ways in which they facilitate or impede the development of L2 reading skills. The review concludes with a discussion of the implications of the issues addressed for L2 reading instruction and directions for future research.

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Language Teaching , Volume 47 , Issue 1 , January 2014 , pp. 1 - 37
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