In order to interact efficiently with the text, the second language reader needs access to content as well as context. In other words, the second language readers will need to draw on appropriate schematic knowledge to reach satisfactory interpretation of the text. In fact schematic knowledge has textual representations which are represented by lexical choices made by the discourse producer in the encoding process. Thus, one of the teacher’s duties is to help the reader recognize those lexical choices. Any lexical element in a text is the textual representation of an abstract mental concept. This study, conducted in Tabriz University, examines the effectiveness of lexical chains and semantic networks as a top-down pre-reading activity. It is suggested that prior to reading the instructor can highlight those lexical elements in a text that seem to be in close relationship with the topic of text and by making them transparent, the relevant schemata can be activated in the reader’s mind.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Statement of the Problem A Brief Review of the Related Literature The Concept of Semantic Network Semantic Network and Schema Theory METHODOLOGY Research Questions Subjects Materials Procedure Results and Discussions THE AUTHOR REFERENCES
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.