Cloze And Coherence

Download Cloze And Coherence full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Cloze And Coherence ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Cloze and Coherence

Author : John W. Oller
Publisher : Associated University Presse
ISBN 13 : 9780838753033
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (53 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Cloze and Coherence by : John W. Oller

Download or read book Cloze and Coherence written by John W. Oller and published by Associated University Presse. This book was released on 1994 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cloze procedure is a family of testing and teaching methods that leave blanks in discourse and ask examinees to restore the missing elements. Edited and coauthored by award-winning scholars, Cloze and Coherence shows how and why cloze procedure is sensitive to discourse constraints, and it offers a comprehensive theory of semiotics showing what coherence is and reviewing a great deal of cloze research. It traces in particular the history of cloze research pertaining to studies of coherence from Hermann Ebbinghaus in the 1890s to Wilson L. Taylor in the 1950s until today. The research presented here aims to show that cloze scores tend to fall if discourse constraints are disrupted. Also explored are many subtle questions associated with this tendency. Populations discussed include native and nonnative speakers of English, native and nonnative speakers of French, and certain special populations such as deaf subjects and educable mentally retarded subjects. Contrary to some experts, it appears from the theory and the research that all of the normal subject populations as well as the special populations examined here benefit from the cognitive momentum gained from the episodic organization of ordinary discourse. This finding is sustained by research from Taylor, Oller et al., Cziko, Bachman, Jonz, and Taira. Further, some of Jonz's recent work shows why scrambling encyclopedic text (Timothy Shanahan and colleagues) failed to produce any significant decrement in cloze scores. Jonz demonstrated empirically that some texts (just as Gary A. Cziko had predicted) are not made more difficult by scrambling their sentences because the sentences of those texts are, in some cases, arranged in the manner of a list rather than a logically or chronologically structured series. Scrambling the list, therefore, has no significant impact. The final chapter of this study gives a comprehensive review of research reportedly showing that cloze is not sensitive to coherence. The authors show that all those efforts suffer from fatal flaws. Cloze and Coherence offers advances of two kinds. First, a better theoretical basis for experimental research on discourse comprehension and on literacy and language acquisition is presented, which stems from a fleshed-out semiotic theory. Second, experimental advances, whose results are published here for the first time, appear in various studies by Jonz, Chihara et al., Oller et al., and Taira. This work is well researched and illustrated. It includes figures, tables, appendices, a glossary, and an index. It will be a valuable tool for language and literacy testers and teachers.

Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration

Author : Purushothama B. R.
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030661873
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration by : Purushothama B. R.

Download or read book Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration written by Purushothama B. R. and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-19 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2019, held in Goa, India, in December 2019. The 31 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 83 submissions. The accepted papers were chosen on the basis of research excellence, which provides a body of literature for researchers involved in exploring, developing, and validating learning algorithms and knowledge-discovery techniques. Accepted papers were grouped into various subtopics including evolutionary computation, knowledge exploration in IoT, artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, pattern recognition, speech processing, information retrieval, natural language processing, social network analysis, security, fuzzy rough sets, and other areas.

Reading in Chinese as an Additional Language

Author : Liu Li
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000808025
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Reading in Chinese as an Additional Language by : Liu Li

Download or read book Reading in Chinese as an Additional Language written by Liu Li and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-29 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading in Chinese as an Additional Language focuses on Chinese literacy acquisition, which has been considered most difficult by both learners and teachers of Chinese as an additional language (CAL). Three major areas are covered: (1) acquisition of Chinese characters; (2) reading comprehension subskills and reader’s identity; (3) reading instruction and assessment. The first part delves into the foundation of Chinese literacy development—how to learn and teach Chinese characters. The second part examines various learners’ reading comprehension subskills, as well as the evolution of learners’ literacy identity. The third part explores effective instructional methods and assessment practices for CAL reading development. Theoretically, this book provides frameworks and evidence from both cognitive and sociocultural perspectives on the nature of CAL reading development. Pedagogically, the book showcases how to teach and assess CAL reading skills. Methodologically, this book includes empirical studies using both qualitative and quantitative methods. In terms of scope, the book covers a much broader spectrum of issues about CAL reading research and classroom teaching than has previously been available. Writing is also discussed in several chapters. In terms of technology, the book includes discussion on how the use of computers, the Internet, and social media impacts students’ Chinese literacy acquisition. This book will help CAL researchers and educators better understand the nature of CAL reading development and become well informed about CAL classroom teaching and assessment, including the application of interactive approaches to teaching and assessing diverse reading skills.

International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 7(1)

Author : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 130041636X
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (4 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 7(1) by : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan

Download or read book International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 7(1) written by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-18 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers in this issue by: James Dean BROWN (1-32); Peter MASTER (33-58); Glenn S. HADIKIN (59-78); Mohammad Ali SALMANI NODOUSHAN (79-102); Noparat TANANURAKSAKUL (103-116); Jonathan Rante CARREON & Richard WATSON TODD (117-138); Eliza C. ANDERSON, Aaron M. VANDERHOFF & Peter J. DONOVICK (139-150); Stephen Pax LEONARD (151-174); Azizeh CHALAK & Hossein HEIDARI TABRIZI (175-184)

Writing Assessment and Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities

Author : Nancy Mather
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470230797
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Writing Assessment and Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities by : Nancy Mather

Download or read book Writing Assessment and Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities written by Nancy Mather and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-12 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide for anyone who teaches writing to students with learning disabilities This valuable resource helps teachers who want to sharpen their skills in analyzing and teaching writing to students with learning disabilities. The classroom-tested, research-proven strategies offered in this book work with all struggling students who have difficulties with writing-even those who have not been classified as learning disabled. The book offers a review of basic skills-spelling, punctuation, and capitalization-and includes instructional strategies to help children who struggle with these basics. The authors provide numerous approaches for enhancing student performance in written expression. They explore the most common reasons students are reluctant to write and offer helpful suggestions for motivating them. Includes a much-needed guide for teaching and assessing writing skills with children with learning disabilities Contains strategies for working with all students that struggle with writing Offers classroom-tested strategies, helpful information, 100+ writing samples with guidelines for analysis, and handy progress-monitoring charts Includes ideas for motivating reluctant writers Mather is an expert in the field of learning disabilities and is the best-selling author of Essentials of Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement Assessment

The Writings of Lyle F. Bachman

Author : James Enos Purpura
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317656628
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Writings of Lyle F. Bachman by : James Enos Purpura

Download or read book The Writings of Lyle F. Bachman written by James Enos Purpura and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the most recognized names in the fields of language assessment and applied linguistics, Lyle F. Bachman has produced a high volume of scholarly articles and books in the field of language assessment. These writings have strongly influenced the discipline and over the last three decades have played an uncontested role in shaping the field as we know it today. Until now, Bachman’s work has been spread across various mediums and not existed in one place. The Writings of Lyle F. Bachman is the first book to assemble Bachman’s work into a single, comprehensive volume. The collection is composed of seven major sections, each beginning with an introduction by the editors to provide context for the papers. The sections cover some of the most complex topics in the field, including validity and validation, the effects of test task characteristics, interfaces between language testing and second language acquisition, and epistemological issues in applied linguistics. The collection concludes with a state-of-the art paper and insightful reflections about the field of language assessment. The collection traces how Bachman’s ideas and research insights have evolved throughout the years. Given Bachman’s strong impact on the field of language assessment, this volume presents not only a collection of the writings, but also gives an overview of the ongoing issues and debates in the field. This book will be useful to both researchers and graduate students in the areas of language assessment and applied linguistics.

Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts by :

Download or read book Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Second Language Instruction/acquisition Abstracts

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Second Language Instruction/acquisition Abstracts by :

Download or read book Second Language Instruction/acquisition Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning

Author : Michael Byram
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136235531
Total Pages : 856 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (362 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning by : Michael Byram

Download or read book Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning written by Michael Byram and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an authoritative reference dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. Offering a comprehensive range of articles on contemporary language teaching and its history, it has been produced specifically for language teaching professionals and as a reference work for academic studies at postgraduate level. In this new edition, every single entry has been reviewed and updated with reference to new developments and publications. Coverage has been expanded to reflect new technological, global and academic developments, with particular attention to areas such as online and distance learning, teacher and learner cognition, testing, assessment and evaluation, global English and teacher education. Themes and disciplines covered include: Methods and materials, including new technologies and materials development Contexts and concepts, such as mediation, risk-taking in language learning and intercomprehension Influential figures from the early days of language teaching to the contemporary Related disciplines, such as psychology, anthropology and corpus linguistics? It covers the teaching of specific languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and African languages, as well as English, French, German and Spanish. There are thirty five overview articles dealing with issues such as communicative language teaching, early language learning, teacher education and syllabus and curriculum design. A further 160 entries focus on topics such as bilingualism, language laboratories and study abroad. Numerous shorter items examine language and cultural institutions, professional associations and acronyms. Multiple cross-references enable the user to browse from one entry to another, and there are suggestions for further reading. Written by an international team of specialists, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an invaluable resource and reference manual for anyone with a professional or academic interest in the subject.

Focus and Coherence in Discourse Processing

Author : Gert Rickheit
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110808412
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Focus and Coherence in Discourse Processing by : Gert Rickheit

Download or read book Focus and Coherence in Discourse Processing written by Gert Rickheit and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Discourse and Context in Language Teaching

Author : Marianne Celce-Murcia
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521648378
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (216 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Discourse and Context in Language Teaching by : Marianne Celce-Murcia

Download or read book Discourse and Context in Language Teaching written by Marianne Celce-Murcia and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommends that language teachers incorporate discourse and pragmatics in their teaching if they wish to implement a communicative approach in their classrooms. The authors show how a discourse perspective can enhance the teaching of traditional areas of linguistic knowledge and language skills.

Resources in Education

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Resources in Education by :

Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-05 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Language in Cognition and Affect

Author : Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642353053
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Language in Cognition and Affect by : Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel

Download or read book Language in Cognition and Affect written by Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume contains most updated theoretical and empirical research on foreign or second language processes analyzed from the perspective of cognition and affect. It consists of articles devoted to various issued related to such broad topics as gender, literacy, translation or culture, to mention a few. The collection of papers offers a constructive and inspiring insight into a fuller understanding of the interconnection of the language-cognition-affect trichotomy.

Coherence Marking, Comprehension and Persuasion

Author : Judith Maria Helena Kamalski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Coherence Marking, Comprehension and Persuasion by : Judith Maria Helena Kamalski

Download or read book Coherence Marking, Comprehension and Persuasion written by Judith Maria Helena Kamalski and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics (GURT) 1990: Linguistics, Language Teaching and Language Acquisition

Author : James E. Alatis
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781589018501
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (185 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics (GURT) 1990: Linguistics, Language Teaching and Language Acquisition by : James E. Alatis

Download or read book Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics (GURT) 1990: Linguistics, Language Teaching and Language Acquisition written by James E. Alatis and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 1990-12-01 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Phenomenology, Language & Schizophrenia

Author : Manfred Spitzer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461393299
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (613 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Phenomenology, Language & Schizophrenia by : Manfred Spitzer

Download or read book Phenomenology, Language & Schizophrenia written by Manfred Spitzer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phenomenology represents a mainstream in the philosophy of subjectivity as well as a rich tradition of inquiry in psychiatry. The conceptual and empirical study of language has become increasingly relevant for psychiatric research and practice. Schizophrenia is still the most enigmatic and most relevant mental disorder. This volume represents an attempt to bring specialists from different fields together in order to integrate various conceptual and empirical approaches for the benefit of schizophrenic research. We hope that it will facilitate discussions among members of such diverse fields as psychiatry, psychology, and philosophy.

Ethical English

Author : Mark A. Pike
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472576853
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (725 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Ethical English by : Mark A. Pike

Download or read book Ethical English written by Mark A. Pike and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical English addresses the 'ethos' of English teaching and draws attention to its 'spirit' and fundamental character, identifying the features that English teaching must exhibit if it is to continue to sustain us morally as a liberal art and to provide the learners of increasingly plural societies with a broad ethical education. Mark A. Pike provides practical examples from the classroom, including assessment and teaching, knitting these with an ethical critique of practice, stimulating readers to engage in critical reflection concerning the teaching of English. This book not only shows readers how to teach English but also helps them to critically evaluate the ethics of the practice of English teaching.