Assessing Second Language Reading is addressed to both teacher-trainees and to those interested in the teaching and learning of reading in a second or foreign language. It is specifically for teachers who are interested in an alternative method of assessing reader's reading comprehension for both research purposes and classroom use. The book includes a general overview of reading theories and models. It provides a thorough theoretical basis for teachers to understand the comprehension process. An example of how the written recall is used to assess reader's understanding is also included.