ABSTRACT

The aim of this seminar is to analyse the extent to which text comprehension in a foreign language is related to individual variables. Therefore it is necessary to account for major issues underlying the interaction between cognition and the specific processes in foreign language communication. This also implies a differentiated approach in terms of teaching methodology underpinned by a sound theoretical framework on speakers‘ / readers‘ individual needs.

Furthermore, this talk aims at briefly discussing the role of perception as another key factor in text comprehension: from language perception, grammar and semantic structure processing, to lexical and phonological processing, all of which contributing to the development of (oral and written) language perception and creativity as a core skill in the acquisition of reading competence in a foreign language.