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The Use of Discourse Markers as an Interactive Feature in Science Lecture Discourse in L2 Setting

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: 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 videorecording. 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.

Source: TEFLIN Journal - A publication on the teaching and learning of English

DOI: 10.15639/teflinjournal.v21i1/90-106

Author: Akhyar Rido

Institution: Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

Language: English

Topic: Discourse Analysis in Language Studies

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2347015352

FWCI: 26.97

Cites: 10

Cited by: 18

Related to: 10