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ERIC Number: EJ1129963
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Feb
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0215-773X
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The Use of Discourse Markers as an Interactive Feature in Science Lecture Discourse in L2 Setting
Rido, Akhyar
TEFLIN Journal: A publication on the teaching and learning of English, v21 n1 p90-106 Feb 2010
The objective of this research is to investigate the function of discourse markers as an interpersonal-interactive feature in a science lecture in second language (L2) setting in Malaysia. This research employs qualitative method while the data are gathered through non-participant observation and video recording. From the findings, there are various discourse markers found. Macro markers signal the transition of the moves and indicate a shift of one topic/subtopic to another topic/sub-topic. Meanwhile, micro markers signal the internal or ideational relations within sentences. In conclusion, the use of discourse markers will help students to comprehend a lecture.
Association for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language in Indonesia (TEFLIN). Malang, East Java, 65145, Indonesia. TEFLIN Publication Division, Department of English, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang 5, Tel: +62-341-570566; Fax: +62-341-567475; e-mail: journal@teflin.org; Web site: http://journal.teflin.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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