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A Study on the Features of Adversative Conjunctions in English Theses of Chinese EFL Postgraduates

A Corpus-Based Analysis and its Implications

Authors
Shihan Wang1, *
1School of Foreign Languages & Literature, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
*Corresponding author. Email: wangshihan0314@outlook.com
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Shihan Wang
Available Online 3 July 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-263-7_29How to use a DOI?
Keywords
adversative conjunctions; thesis; academic discourse; corpus-based analysis; EFL; cohesion
Abstract

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners frequently encounter issues concerning the effective acquisition and deployment of parts of speech during their second language learning process. This study aims to investigate the frequency, distribution, and semantic features of adversative conjunction (AC) usage among Chinese EFL postgraduates (Master’s and Doctoral candidates) through a combination of informational and quantitative analyses of self-established corpora. It further delves into the fundamental causes that might contribute to the prevalence of errors in the use of such conjunctions by these learners and explores the association between their proper deployment and the quality of students’ writing. Ultimately, the study offers actionable insights that can inform pedagogical practices in English language instruction.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 2nd International Conference on Language, Innovative Education and Cultural Communication (CLEC 2024)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
3 July 2024
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978-2-38476-263-7
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-263-7_29How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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