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Towards a More Communicative Reading Course: Motivating Students Who Are Not "Reading Addicts."
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Nelson, Pieter – Reading in a Foreign Language, 1984
Addresses the problems inherent in constructing reading courses for the English as a foreign language student who is not a motivated reader. Proposes an alternative type of reading course, which attempts to cover these problems by taking note of some of the preconditions necessary for comprehension. (SL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, English (Second Language), English for Special Purposes, Foreign Countries