EFL writing in college: development of coherence in written texts

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Keywords:

writing, English, coherence, content practices, texts

Abstract

Many ESL/EFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) writing classes aim at developing core pillars in the teaching of EFL composition, like coherence. Unfortunately, theory and exposure to written texts [models] may not always be of help. In addition to this, familiarity with the topic might have a negative influence on students’ written prose. The analysis of texts written by two groups of freshmen in two universities indicated that many students experienced more difficulties to compose coherent texts when they wrote about course content than when they wrote the same type of text about a topic of general interest. The question that remains is: which is the role of course content like novels, short stories, and essays in the EFL writing class at university?

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Published

29-03-2021

How to Cite

Machado, C. (2021). EFL writing in college: development of coherence in written texts. Anales De Lingüística, (5), 87–105. Retrieved from https://revistas.uncu.edu.ar/ojs3/index.php/analeslinguistica/article/view/4590