A suggested strategy for introducing and developing reading skills with specific reference

Abstract

ABSTRACT This thesis aims at reviewing educational backgrounds of teacher trainees in the English Language Teaching Department of Gazi Educational Faculty and suggesting some essential and appropri ate reading skills in accordance with the whole teaching program of the department. The problem and the purpose of the study is given in the first chapter. The last part of this chapter contains the review of literature about some facts of reading. It also includes some applied linguists' ideas about certain types of reading. The first part of chapter II attempts to review the background of the students coming to the department. The second part of this chapter describes reading activities and facilities in the department. The* third chapter attempts to define and explain suggested skills or approaches including some necessary assumptions and facts about reading and writing. The conclusion chapter is followed by appendices where helping exercises are given. -m-