Publication of the book "An Integrated Approach to Academic Reading"

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Date: 09.09.2025

Balkan University Press is excited to share the publication of the book "An Integrated Approach to Academic Reading" by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Igballe Miftari-Fetishi.

This book explores integrated approaches to academic reading, emphasizing how combining reading with writing, speaking, and critical thinking improves student engagement and comprehension. Based on PhD research conducted in a state university’s English department with first- and third-year students, it addresses the challenges of reading as an isolated skill. Through case studies, tasks, and recommendations, the book demonstrates how integrated skills teaching can make academic reading more effective, natural, and less burdensome, fostering deeper language acquisition and student success.

Igballe Miftari-Fetishi, PhD, is an Associate professor of English and Linguistics at International Balkan University, Skopje, North Macedonia. She received her MA and PhD in English Language Teaching (ELT) from the South East European University (SEEU), Tetovo, North Macedonia. Her work experience includes 18 years of teaching ELT to university students, research and published papers, chapters in edited books, and a published book. She is currently Dean of the Faculty of Education at International Balkan University. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Education and Philology and a member of the self-evaluation and ethical committees at IBU. Her research interests include contemporary teaching, teacher professional development, language and assessment, planning and instruction, as well as second language acquisition. She is the author of two books: "Defining Reading Comprehension From a Different Perspective: A Case Study With Higher Institutions in North Macedonia" (2022) and "An Integrated Approach to Academic Reading" (2025).

The book is part of the Academic Research book series and is available through the EBSCO and JSTOR platforms.

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