Research Paper
METADISCOURSE STRATEGIES IN RESEARCH ARTICLES: A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENCES ACROSS SUBSECTIONS
METADISCOURSE STRATEGIES IN RESEARCH ARTICLES: A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENCES ACROSS SUBSECTIONS

Reza Abdi

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 1-16

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.391

Abstract
  The implicit rhetorical features of academic writing which has so far eluded a comprehensive systematic characterization have made teaching it a challenging task for a large group of ...  Read More
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TRANSLATING CULTURAL SIGNS IN CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS
TRANSLATING CULTURAL SIGNS IN CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS

Azizalah Dabaghi; F Mohammadi

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 17-42

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.392

Abstract
  Every happening in one's life may be regarded by her/him as a leading phenomenon to other happenings. This leading phenomenon which can anticipate the subsequent happenings is called ...  Read More
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THE EFFECT OF STANDARD AND REVERSED SUBTITLING VERSUS NO SUBTITLING MODE ON L2 VOCABULARY LEARNING
THE EFFECT OF STANDARD AND REVERSED SUBTITLING VERSUS NO SUBTITLING MODE ON L2 VOCABULARY LEARNING

Ali Mohammad Fazilatfar; Shahin Ghorbani; Leial Samavarchi

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 43-64

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.393

Abstract
  Audiovisual material accompanied by interlingual subtitles is a powerful pedagogical tool which can help improve the vocabulary learning of second-language learners. This study was ...  Read More
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AN INTROSPECTIVE STUDY OF L2 READING ANXIETY
AN INTROSPECTIVE STUDY OF L2 READING ANXIETY

Behzad Ghonsooly; Babak Barghchi

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 65-98

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.394

Abstract
  This study sought to explore the possible relationship between reading anxiety and reading proficiency and also between reading anxiety and language learners’ use of reading strategies. ...  Read More
Research Paper
Thomas Hardy's Under the Greenwood Tree : An Althusserian Perspective
Thomas Hardy's Under the Greenwood Tree : An Althusserian Perspective

Abdolah Keshavarzi; Amerallha Abjadian

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 99-118

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.395

Abstract
  With the beginning of the 19th century, England entered into a transitional period. Sociologists believe that in each era of transformation, the ruling class tries to establish its ...  Read More
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A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS OF EFL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING AND SELF-EFFICACY
A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS OF EFL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING AND SELF-EFFICACY

Fatemeh Moafian; Afsane Ghanizadeh

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 119-149

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.396

Abstract
  This article, first, examined the role of EFL university students' critical thinking (CT) in their self-efficacy beliefs. Second, the role of gender as a moderating factor in the relationship ...  Read More
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THE IMPACT OF LINGUISTIC AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE READING PERFORMANCE OF IRANIAN EFL LEARNERS
THE IMPACT OF LINGUISTIC AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE READING PERFORMANCE OF IRANIAN EFL LEARNERS

Mohammad Rahimi; Firooz Sadighi; Zahra Hosseiny Fard

Volume 30, Issue 1 , April 2011, Pages 151-171

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2012.397

Abstract
  Following innovations in intelligence and its radical changes from a unitary concept (IQ) to a multi-dimensional conceptualization, i.e. multiple intelligences and the need to design ...  Read More