Specifying the Construct of Academic Vocabulary: Functional and Discursive

Moisés Perales Escudero

Makale detayları

Specifying the Construct of Academic Vocabulary: Functional and Discursive

Yazarlar:

Moisés Perales Escudero

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Dergi:

Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2012 Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.0-147

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2012

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000771125

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

pISSN:

1305-578X

Özet:

 

Problem Statement: Models of academic vocabulary use need to address discursive and functional linguistics perspectives in order to enhance construct validity and authenticity in academic vocabulary assessment, particularly with regard to the testing of word families.Purpose of Study: To provide a clearer picture of academic vocabulary use that can inform the design of academic vocabulary testing by enhancing construct validity and authenticity.Method: A survey of the literature on academic vocabulary has been conducted to present various perspectives and their shortcoming. Then, findings from the functional linguistics and discourse analysis traditions with regard to vocabulary use are discussed. An example of a testing item incorporating functional perspectives on the use of derivatives within a lemma is presented.Conclusion: Incorporating functional and discursive findings related to the discourse-structuring functions of multiple derivatives of a single lemma may lead to more valid and authentic academic vocabulary tests and teaching practices.

Makale detayları

Specifying the Construct of Academic Vocabulary: Functional and Discursive

Yazarlar: Moisés Perales Escudero

Yayıncı: Hacettepe University

Dergi: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2012 Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.0-147

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2012

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000771125

Sıklık: Üç Aylık

pISSN: 1305-578X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Moisés Perales Escudero

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Dergi:

Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2012 Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.0-147

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2012

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000771125

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

pISSN:

1305-578X