\ldots} Towards a more efficient EFL reading comprehension classroom environment: The role of content and critical reading Nabi {\ldots} Keywords: critical reading, EFL reading content, CDA, EFL reading comprehension classrooms, WIHIC; learning environment research 1 Introduction {\ldots

Ali Rahimi

Department of English

School of Social Sciences & Languages

Vellore Campus

Nabi Ebrahimi a

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private university located in&nbsp;Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, four integrated and four research programs. It has campuses in Vellore, Amravati, Bhopal and Chennai.

VIT is one of the top ranked private universities in India according to NIRF, THE and QS Rankings.&nbsp;Govt. of India has recognized&nbsp;VIT, Vellore as an&nbsp;Institution of Eminence. This has allowed VIT to take independent quality initiatives and move up in world ranking.

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