ERIC Number: EJ1129963
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Feb
Pages: 17
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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.
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language), Science Instruction, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Observation, Physics, Lecture Method, Video Technology, Language Usage, College Faculty, Discourse Analysis
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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