An Integrated Approach to Academic Reading

This book explores integrated approaches to academic reading, emphasizing how combining reading with writing, speaking, and critical thinking improves student engagement and comprehension. Based on PhD research conducted in a state university’s English department with first- and third-year students, it addresses the challenges of reading as an isolated skill. Through case studies, tasks, and recommendations, the book demonstrates how integrated skills teaching can make academic reading more effective, natural, and less burdensome, fostering deeper language acquisition and student success.