READING AS A LANGUAGE SKILL AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ITS STUDY IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS

Authors

  • NNENNA GERTRUDE EZEH Use of English Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Keywords:

Reading, Language, Applied Linguistics

Abstract

In this age of Computer and technological advancement, reading culture amongst Nigerians is gradually facing extinction and has become a source of worry and threat to language teaching and learning. Proficiency in reading skill exposes the reader to a wide range of human experiences that
sharpens his general outlook to life. This study attempts to highlight the significance of reading; the reasons for the gradual extinction of reading culture amongst Nigerians; how this has become a threat to language teaching and learning and the role of the Applied linguists in inculcating this
fundamental skill to learners as a way of finding solutions to this problem especially in an ESL (English as a second language) learning situation..

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Published

2021-01-12

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