Lexical semantics analysis of contrastive linking adverbials in EFL academic writing : a corpus - driven study
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2023
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2023
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eng
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x, 58 leaves : ill.
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Mahidol University.
Bibliographic Citation
Thematic Paper (M.A. (Applied Linguistics))--Mahidol University, 2023
Suggested Citation
Woravit Seneechai Lexical semantics analysis of contrastive linking adverbials in EFL academic writing : a corpus - driven study. Thematic Paper (M.A. (Applied Linguistics))--Mahidol University, 2023. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/115369
Title
Lexical semantics analysis of contrastive linking adverbials in EFL academic writing : a corpus - driven study
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Abstract
This study aimed to (1) investigate Thai EFL learners’ semantic use of contrastive linking adverbials in corpus-based academic writing and (2) compare and contrast the semantic use of contrastive linking adverbials among Thai EFL learners and those of native English speakers in corpus-based academic writing. Four contrastive linking adverbials - including however, rather, nevertheless, and yet - were analyzed using Braun & Clarke’s (2006) theoretical notions of thematic analysis as an analytical framework. With the qualitative research approach, a total of 800 concordance lines in academic writing genre from three corpora, including the ICNALE, the TLEC, and the BAWE, were analyzed by three qualified raters. The results revealed Thai EFL writers used fewer lexical semantic functions of the target adverbials than the native speaker writers did. The Thai EFL writers also misused such adverbials with their own articulations. However, in both groups, some lexical semantic functions were ranked at comparable levels. Moreover, most Thai EFL writers have a strong preference for the use of the lexical semantic function of opposition, which is opposed to the use of addition from those of native speaker writers. In addition to discussing new findings, the research also pointed out contributions to language pedagogy. Implication of the thematic paper: The findings of the current study can potentially contribute to the improvement of learning and teaching of English academic writing. Importantly, this study not only echoes how Thai EFL learners have been using the contrastive linking adverbials with different lexical semantics comparing to those of native speakers, but it also helps teachers see what has been lacking in the teaching of English grammar that it is best to cover both syntactic and semantic knowledge.
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Degree Discipline
Applied Linguistics
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University.