Discourse Markers in EFL Learners" Turn-Taking through Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)

• 영문명: Discourse Markers in EFL Learners" Turn-Taking through Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
• 발행기관: 한국영어어문교육학회
• 저자명: Hye-ryeong Hahn
• 간행물 정보: 『영어어문교육』영어어문교육 제13권 제4호, 33~58쪽, 전체 26쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 영어와문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2007.12.30

영문 초록

  The present paper aims at comparing the two modes of CMC-synchronous and asynchronous-in terms of discourse markers used in turn-initial positions. It further attempts to examine the viability and limitations of these two modes of CMC in fostering EFL learners" face-to-face conversation skills. For these purposes, the present study analyzed 33 Korean EFL learners" Web chat and E-mail exchange data. Discourse markers in the participants" Web chat transcripts and those in their E-mail transcripts were identified and then compared in terms of their frequency and functions. The analysis revealed that the participants show difference in their preference for discourse markers depending on the modes of CMC. Also, the functions of discourse markers used for Web chat showed were strikingly different from those for e-mail. Especially, e-mail discou rse markers revealed greater discrepancy from the markers in face-to-face conversation. The differences were found to be attributable to the time factor involved with the turn-taking systems of the two modes of CMC, especially the degree of instantaneousness in their turn-taking. Findings suggest that the turn taking skills and discourse marker use in CMC is not applicable to face-to-face conversation contexts. Pedagogical implications are discussed.

목차

Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION
Ⅱ. THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Ⅲ. METHOD
Ⅳ. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Ⅴ. CONCLUSION
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키워드

CMC/synchronous asynchronous turn-taking discourse marker chat e-mail