READING : THEORIES OF READING AND READING PROCESS (PART 1)

This book provides an in-depth exploration of reading theories and processes, developed from the author’s experience in teaching the Reading 4 course in the English Education Study Program. Reading is presented as an essential and complex language skill that involves meaning construction through the interaction between the reader and the text. The book discusses various definitions of reading, including perspectives on decoding, meaning-making, mental processes, sociocultural views, and the redefinition of reading in the digital era, enabling readers to grasp the essence of reading skills from diverse theoretical standpoints.

In addition to exploring definitions, this book elaborates on the components of reading, such as phonology, orthography, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as different reading types including scanning, skimming, intensive reading, and extensive reading. Subsequent chapters address reading comprehension, covering its definition, types, aspects, and levels, along with the factors that influence the reading process and its developmental stages. This approach offers a comprehensive theoretical framework for students to effectively master reading skills.

With a systematic academic approach, this book serves not only as a reference for students and educators but also as a practical guide for developing better reading strategies. Through understanding reading theories and processes, readers are expected to enhance their literacy skills, critical thinking, and ability to comprehend texts in various contexts, including the challenges of reading in the digital age.