Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Cognitive approach and information processing model
2.2 L2 lexical processing for comprehension and production
2.3 Vocabulary knowledge and testing
Chapter 3 Studies on Vocabulary Learning through Reading
3.1 Incidental vocabulary learning through extensive reading
3.2 Incidental vocabulary learning through extensive reading for adult FL learners
3.3 Possible solutions to vocabulary learning for adult FL learners
3.4 Instructional interventions with vocabulary learning through reading
Chapter 4 Research Design
Chapter 5 Effects of Glossing and the Blank-filling Task on Vocabulary Learning through Reading
5.1 Research hypotheses
5.2 Research methods
5.3 Data analysis and results
5.4 Discussion
5.5 Tentative conclusion
Chapter 6 Effects of Textual Enhancement and the Sentence Translation Task on Vocabulary Learning through Reading
6.1 Research questions and hypotheses
6.2 Research methods
6.3 Data analysis and results
6.4 Discussion
6.5 Tentative conclusion
Chapter 7 General Discussion
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Effects of input enhancement on lexical processing in reading
7.3 Lexical processing for output tasks
Chapter 8 Conclusion
8.1 Conclusion of the study
8.2 Implications
8.3 Limitations of the study and directions for further research
Appendix Means and standard deviations for frequency of use of strategies for dealing with target words
References