Dyslexia in the Foreign Language Classroom

Joanna Nijakowska

Published by Multilingual Matters 2010

Dyslexia in the Foreign Language Classroom

Joanna Nijakowska

In the series Second Language Acquisition

https://doi.org/10.21832/9781847692818

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About this book

This book addresses specific learning difficulties in reading and spelling – developmental dyslexia. Set in the cross-linguistic context, it presents issues surrounding dyslexia from the perspective of a foreign language teacher. It is intended to serve as a reference book for those involved in foreign language teaching.

Author / Editor information

Nijakowska Joanna :

Joanna Nijakowska is Assistant Professor in the Institute of English at the University of ÅÃ³dÅº, Poland. A specialist in psycholinguistics, foreign language acquisition and didactics, and learning difficulties, she runs teacher training courses for ELT students and practitioners. She has authored and edited books and papers on EFL and dyslexia, presenting her research at European and American academic centers.

Joanna Nijakowska is Assistant Professor in the Institute of English at the University of Łódź, Poland. A specialist in psycholinguistics, foreign language acquisition and didactics, and learning difficulties, she runs teacher training courses for ELT students and practitioners. She has authored and edited books and papers on EFL and dyslexia, presenting her research at European and American academic centers.

Reviews

Dr Margaret Crombie, Educational Consultant, Author and Dyslexia Specialist:

The book is informed by wide consideration of current knowledge in the dyslexia field, viewing dyslexia from an interdisciplinary perspective and considering language learning abilities to be on a continuum. Nijakowska presents a comprehensive overview of past and current thinking and research on dyslexia as it relates to the learning of a foreign language. With some novel approaches based on sound examination of recent findings, Nijakowska links research to practice to produce one of the most comprehensive books in the field.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
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Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Chapter 1. Becoming Literate Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Chapter 2. Causes of Dyslexia Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	33
Chapter 3. Dyslexia and Foreign Language Learning Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	66
Chapter 4. Symptoms and Identification of Dyslexia Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	85
Chapter 5. Treatment and Teaching Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	115
Chapter 6. Sample Activities for Learners with Dyslexia Learning English as a Foreign Language Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	153
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