The use of cohesive devices as proficiency level discriminators in Chinese DLI learners' writing
Dori Huang,
Johanna Watzinger‐Tharp
Abstract:Building on the construct of discourse competence, this study investigated the frequency and accuracy of Chinese Dual Language Immersion students' use of two types of cohesive devices—conjunctions and frame setters. Drawing on AAPPL assessment data, the study examined 116 writing samples that were rated as either Intermediate High (IH) or A1 (the lower end of Advanced). Results show that, overall, the group with rating consistent with A1 used both types of cohesive devices more frequently than the group that r… Show more
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