THE IMPORTANCE OF CRITICAL READING IN EAP

It is undeniable that critical reading is crucial in academic area. To be a critical reader requires to acquire certain skills and strategies from an academic student. In order to be a good reader one should pass certain ways. Critical reading is considered to be a hot topic among scholars. It has been taught by prominent scholars like Krashen, Hudson, Davies, Manzo , Grabel, Gordon, Rosenshell and Rowsel and Walsh. This article highlights on these scholars’ views about critical reading, strategies , problems, activities and results of surveys