The Relationship between Critical Thinking and EFL Learner's Reading Comprehension Ability

Abstract

The present research was aimed to investigate the relationship between critical thinking and reading comprehension ability among EFL learners at Payame Noor University (PNU) of Rasht. For this purpose, 125 PNU students were selected by employing Cambridge English Language Assessment Test as the sample of this research. Then Lauren Starkey Critical Thinking Test (2010) including 30-multiple choice item was conducted to the participants to distinguish critical and uncritical learners. Significant correlation found between these two major variables through employing Spearman Non-Parametric Correlation Coefficient. The findings of the current study can have theoretical and practical implications for improving EFL learners' ability in reading comprehension.