1. Evidence Marking in Research Articles: An Investigation of its Sources and Relative Reliability through Quality Markers
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Winter 2012, Pages 1-26
Abstract
Evidence occupies a paramount position in any logical endeavor and research article is consensually considered a predominant site of such an endeavor. One interesting area of rhetoric ... Read More
2. Group Dynamic Assessment: An Inventory of Mediational Strategies for Teaching Listening
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Winter 2012, Pages 27-58
Abstract
Group dynamic assessment (G-DA) grounded in Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory (SCT) is believed to have the potential to provide a context for capturing a group of learners’ ... Read More
3. The Adaptation of English Initial Clusters by Persian Learners
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Winter 2012, Pages 59-76
Abstract
This study presents an overview of the different strategies that Persian learners of English employ to deal with initial clusters. While vowel epenthesis appears to be the most widespread ... Read More
4. Cognitive Strategy Training: Improving Reading Comprehension in the Language Classroom
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Winter 2012, Pages 77-98
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive strategy instruction on English reading comprehension of Iranian advanced students. A total of 60 participants took part ... Read More
5. L1 Use and Language-Related Episodes (LREs) in an EFL Setting
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Winter 2012, Pages 99-125
Abstract
Pair and small group work is infrequently welcomed in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes under the assumption that students tend to use their first language (L1), which is ... Read More
6. Rhetorical Variation in Medical Article Abstracts Written in English and Persian
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Winter 2012, Pages 127-144