This book investigates the issue of cloze-validity as a measure of second language reading comprehension. It starts off by making a distinction between general
Assessing Second Language Reading is addressed to both teacher-trainees and to those interested in the teaching and learning of reading in a second or foreign l
What distinguishes this book is its broad, yet thorough, view of theory, process, and research on adult second-language reading. Offering extensive discussions
The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language explores the implications of language assessment research on classroom-based assessment practices by pr
Berhardt advocates more principled research and instruction in second language literacy. This book is a personal statement based on her own theory and research