The roles of reader in the reading process

Vol.7,No.2(2015)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive picture of the reader's role in the context of the reading process. Using analytical methods, synthesis, evaluation and comparison of the approaches taken by experts in the field, representatives of the different theories of reading were generated specific roles of the reader of cognitive and noncognitive nature. Particularly highlighted are the effects of reading: not only cognitive but also physiological or emotional that may cause changes in the reader's opinions, attitudes and behaviour. The main part of this paper is created model of dimensions of reader's roles.

 

Františka Tomorinová

Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave
Filozofická fakulta
Šafárikovo nám. č.6
Bratislava
Slovensko


Keywords:
reading; reader; reader's role; cognitive aspects; noncognitive aspects
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