Teaching Reading and Writing in Second and Foreign Language Contexts

Grant Eckstein is Professor of Linguistics at Brigham Young University, USA.

• IntroductionPart I: Reading Theory1. Foundations of L2 Literacy theory, Reading, and Learning to Read2. L2 Reading: Focus on the Text3. Vocabulary in L2 Reading ComprehensionPart II: Reading Pedagogy/Curriculum4. Skill Development in Reading5. Reading Closely: Designing an Intensive Reading Lesson6. Reading for Quantity: Extensive Reading in L2 Reading Instruction7. Syllabus Design and Instructional Planning for the L2 Reading CoursePart III: Writing Theory8. Writing and Teaching Writing9. Second Language Writers and Their Writing Purposes10. Responding to Student Writing11. Language Feedback and Technologies in Writing InstructionPart IV: Writing Pedagogy/Curriculum12. Texts and Vocabulary in the Writing Class13. Basic Writing Skills14. Tasks in the Writing Class15. Course Design and Lesson PlanningPart V: Integrating Reading and Writing in Different Contexts16. Integrating Reading and Writing in Higher EducationReferencesIndex

‘I have long been concerned about the perceived gap between research and practice in language teaching and learning. In this book, Eckstein offers a comprehensive and genuinely practical guide for language teachers. Thoughtfully organized and highly readable, Eckstein’s work is both a scholarly achievement and an indispensable companion for teachers working in today’s global language classrooms.’