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L2 Classroom Discourse Analysis

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It has been stated that any current attempt at analysis of L2 classroom interaction is very much built on the foundations of what has been achieved through discourse analysis (DA) approach (Seedhouse, 2004). The study of the relationship between language and the contexts is related to Discourse Analysis. One of the most well-known L1 classroom interaction analyses under the DA approach is Sinclair and Coulthard 's (1975) model of a three-part sequence, which is explained later in this chapter. They intended to investigate who controls discourse in the classroom, as well as to see how the roles of the speaker and listener pass from one person to another. They found out that the speaking patterns in the classrooms were highly structured and in …show more content…

It can be defined as a distinctive type of discourse that occurs in classrooms (Nunan, 1993). Classroom discourse has been one of the most discussed topics in both classroom research and L2 acquisition and it includes the interactions between language learners and their teacher or other learners. Classroom discourse is of vital importance not only for teachers ' classroom organization but also for students ' language learning. Classroom Discourse is a special type of discourse that occurs in classrooms. Language used in classroom discourse is different in form and function from language used in other situations because of particular social roles learners and teachers have in classrooms and the type of activities they do there. Discourse is the organization of language beyond the level of sentence and the individual speaking turn, whereby meaning is negotiated in the process of interaction (Carter & Nunan, 2001). There are many approaches to study classroom discourse and every researcher in this field has his or her arguments on what is the best way to analyze discourse in the classroom context. However, there does exist some consensus among the scholars; it all started with discourse analysis (DA) and the IRF pattern. Classroom discourse analysis is an aspect of classroom process …show more content…

True interactions with other learners, the instructor and technology results in a reciprocal exchange of information. The exchange of information intended to enhance knowledge development in the learning environment (p. 67)
From this we understand that there are four types of interaction: learner-teacher interaction learner-course content interaction, learner-learner interaction, and learner-technology interaction. In this research, we focus only on two main types.
2.2.2.1. Teacher-Learner

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