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Second language classroom discourse : focus on communicative strategies
Author
Source
Menoufia University, Faculty of Arts Journal
Issue
Vol. 2003, Issue 55 (31 Oct. 2003), pp.2-41, 40 p.
Publisher
University of Menoufiya Faculty of Arts
Publication Date
2003-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
40
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
This study presents episodes of detected misunderstandings and instances of non communication between a foreign student, and his TESOL teacher during an oral evaluation .
It is a case study which studies the question , "What role do discourse strategies "play in promoting or impeding communication between student and teacher?" The data collection consisted of tape recording the final oral evaluation of a lower-intermediate speaking and listening class .
Analyzing the data shows that the discourse strategies used by the student and the teacher during the evaluation can be categorized into two groups : those that may have promoted communication , and those that may have impeded communication .
This study presents some piece of evidence of these two groups of discourse strategies .
Both the teacher and the student used the following discourse strategies to resolve misunderstanding : (1) Comprehension Checks ; (2) Confirmation Checks , and (3) Clarification Checks .
In addition , the teacher used three major discourse strategies , which led to rniscommunication : (1) Backchanneling '.
(2) Alternative Questions , and (3) An interruption .
In the light of results obtained , conclusions are made , and implications are drawn .
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Dali, Husni Mustafa. 2003. Second language classroom discourse : focus on communicative strategies. Menoufia University, Faculty of Arts Journal،Vol. 2003, no. 55, pp.2-41.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-296426
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Dali, Husni Mustafa. Second language classroom discourse : focus on communicative strategies. Menoufia University, Faculty of Arts Journal No. 55 (Oct. 2003), pp.2-41.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-296426
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Dali, Husni Mustafa. Second language classroom discourse : focus on communicative strategies. Menoufia University, Faculty of Arts Journal. 2003. Vol. 2003, no. 55, pp.2-41.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-296426
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 40-41
Record ID
BIM-296426