A Critical Appraisal of Process Approach to the Teaching of EFL Writing

Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Mashori

Journal of Research (Languages and Islamic Studies), Vol # 11, Issue # 1
A Critical Appraisal of Process Approach to the Teaching of EFL Writing

A Critical Appraisal of Process Approach to the Teaching of EFL Writing

Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Mashori/
June 30, 2007

Keywords

EFL Writing Process Pedagogical Writers Process Function

Abstract

Process Approaches to teaching writing tend to occupy a very obscure place in our curriculum. On the contrary, it remains in the main stream development of ELT researchers. And we see great many dimensions to process writing being advocated around the world. An analysis from the problems to the possibilities & pedagogical applications of process approach as to be used in Pakistan, a brief theoretical & functional aspect in the form of activities is discussed. The paper, therefore mainly aims to paint a picture of the process theory of writing in comparison with the obsolete product approach with a view to bring about an appraisal to the better understanding & application by the ESL writers-students and teachers.

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