Buku Conquer Reading Skill in ESP: Syntactic Knowledge, Pragmatic Meaning Comprehension, and Reasoning Ability

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of reading skills within the framework of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), emphasizing the interplay of three crucial cognitive and linguistic components: syntactic knowledge, pragmatic meaning comprehension, and reasoning ability. Designed for students, educators, and researchers in applied linguistics and language education, the book bridges the gap between theoretical constructs and practical applications in reading instruction for ESP contexts.

The first section addresses syntactic knowledge, detailing how mastery of sentence structures, grammatical patterns, and text cohesion supports accurate decoding and fluency in specialized texts. The second section focuses on pragmatic meaning comprehension, illustrating how learners interpret implied meanings, contextual cues, and discipline-specific language functions that are essential for professional or academic domains. The final section examines reasoning ability, guiding readers to develop critical and analytical skills for evaluating arguments, synthesizing information, and constructing meaning from complex texts.

In addition to theoretical discussions, this book offers evidence-based strategies, classroom activities, and assessment tools tailored for ESP learning environments. It integrates insights from cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis, and educational psychology to provide a holistic understanding of how reading proficiency can be enhanced in specialized domains such as science, technology, business, and medicine.

By combining linguistic precision, pragmatic awareness, and higher-order thinking, Conquer Reading Skill in ESP equips learners with the skills necessary not only to comprehend texts but also to engage critically with knowledge in their respective fields. This book is an essential reference for language educators, curriculum designers, and anyone committed to advancing ESP pedagogy in the 21st century.

Penulis: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aryusman

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