Cognitive Processes in Reading Comprehension: A Theoretical Framework for Foreign Language Acquisition

Todorova, Marija (2024) Cognitive Processes in Reading Comprehension: A Theoretical Framework for Foreign Language Acquisition. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, 8 (3). pp. 162-170. ISSN 2980-0811

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Abstract

Reading comprehension is a cognitive process essential for language acquisition, particularly
in the field of foreign language learning. This paper provides an in-depth exploration of the theoretical
foundations of cognitive psychology in the context of reading comprehension in both second and third
language acquisition (SLA/TLA). Through an examination of established theories such as schema theory
and cognitive load theory, the paper seeks to explain the cognitive processes involved in reading
comprehension among foreign language learners. By examining these theories, the paper aims to enhance
our understanding of how learners acquire reading skills and develop reading proficiency in foreign
languages and explains the cognitive mechanisms that facilitate this process. Furthermore, the paper
discusses the implications of these insights for language educators and researchers, highlighting the
importance of informed instructional practices and future research directions in the field of foreign
language acquisition. Through this exploration of cognitive processes in reading comprehension, the
paper contributes to advancing our knowledge of language acquisition and offers practical implications
for optimizing instructional strategies in foreign language learning contexts.

Keywords – Reading Comprehension, Cognitive Processes, Theoretical Framework, Second Language Acquisition, Third
Language Acquisition.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Humanities > Languages and literature
Divisions:	Faculty of Philology
Depositing User:	Marija Todorova
Date Deposited:	28 Jun 2024 09:19
Last Modified:	28 Jun 2024 09:19
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/34370

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