Jul 2026· Spanish in Context· 0 citations· 38 references
Abstract
Formal debates are a necessary discourse genre in language learning (CEFR and PCIC). One of the linguistic
elements that learners must master in order to produce them is the use of Discourse Marking Mechanisms (DMMs) to guide their
contributions, defend the theses held and manage the interaction. This study aims to analyse the repertoire and use of DMMs used
by B2 learners in debate activities. The corpus examined consists of 12 debates (113 minutes of recording) which are analysed from
a pragmatic approach using mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative). The results indicate that DMMs mainly fulfil a cognitive
function and students use a basic repertoire of DMMs, which are introduced, according to the PCIC, at the initial levels. From the
analysis we derive the need for the explicit teaching of DMMs linked to the debate genre.
The use of appropriate rhetorical moves (RMs) and meta-discourse markers (MMs) improve the argumentative and persuasive force of academic texts, such as essays, thesis, seminar papers, and articles. However, authors from different language backgrounds and levels of expertise may use different RMs and MMs when writing in a foreign language. This study is aimed at describing how Indonesian authors in Applied Linguistics use RMs and MMs in their research article abstracts (RAAs) published in international and local journals. 20 RAAs published in international journals and 20 RAAs published in local journals were chosen for the corpora of this study. Swales (2009) five rhetorical moves for RAAs and Hyland's (2005) taxonomy of MMs were used as models in the analyses. The results reveal that different from international journal readers’ expectations, Indonesian authorsin Applied Linguistics use only 3 Moves (Moves 2, 3 & 4) classified as obligatory and 2 Moves (Moves 1 & 5) conventional. Also, they use interactive MMs far more frequently in Moves 3 and 4 because these two moves are relatively longer than the other three moves. As found in other similar studies, the Indonesian authors use interactive MMs far more frequently than interactional MMs because they concern more about their text cohesion, coherence, and convincing rather than their interaction with the potential readers.
Dr Gufran Alam· International journal of all...· 0 citations
Using discourse markers in speech is inevitable, as they characterize natural, spontaneous speech. However, excessive reliance on this compensatory strategy may affect both speakers and listeners. Grounded in the concept of strategic competence, this study investigates the frequency of discourse markers’ use among Moroccan EFL learners in spoken discourse. To achieve this, the occurrence of discourse markers was systematically quantified in participants' speech across different communicative contexts to determine their frequency of use. The findings indicated a tendency for discourse marker use to increase when learners discussed topics requiring less familiar domain-specific jargon. These findings contribute to a better understanding of strategic competence in the Moroccan context and offer insights into learners' spoken language production.
Ali Wari· International Journal of Lin...· 0 citations
This study is motivated by the need to understand how semantic shifts occur within the fluid environment of modern literary texts. It is hypothesized that semantic changes, specifically broadening and narrowing, are not merely structural linguistic shifts but are dynamic phenomena driven by the interaction between speaker and listener in real-time communication. The primary purpose of this research is to analyze the functional and discursive capacities of language that allow for these shifts. To achieve this, the study employs qualitative linguistic analysis and discourse analysis of dialogic exchanges in literary works. The findings indicate that words in dialogue transcend fixed lexical meanings, acquiring pragmatic and emotional nuances that create multi-layered interpretations based on context. The research concludes that dialogic discourse serves as the primary environment for semantic evolution. By highlighting the role of communicative intent in meaning-making, this study offers a fresh perspective on semantic flexibility, demonstrating that linguistic units are inherently adaptable within social and literary frameworks.
Nigar Vagif gizi Seyidova· INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOC...· 0 citations
ABSTRACT This article aims to reflect on the functioning of generative language tools, based on the theoretical-methodological framework of materialist discourse analysis, founded on the propositions of Michel Pêcheux. Taking as a starting point the (re)reading of Pêcheux’s work, focusing on the notions of language, subject, enunciation and discourse, it proposes questions about the way in which the processes of production of meanings, theoretically understood as phenomena carried out by/in subjects, are affected by the advancement of chatbots, in their capacity for textual production. In a second moment, based on the analysis of linguistic materiality produced by ChatGPT, it points to the way in which the machine, inscribed in the place of “artificial intelligence,” begins to “inherit” discursive positions arising from texts present in its training, so that the meanings produced in their formulations are anchored in a mapping of dispute processes over meanings that instantiate these positions.
S. Silva, R. Freitas, C. Carneiro· Bakhtiniana: Revista de Estu...· 0 citations
The Japanese adverb chotto is commonly introduced as a scalar expression meaning ‘a little’, ‘slightly’, or ‘for a short while’. In actual use, however, it also performs a range of pragmatic functions. Speakers may use it to attract attention, maintain a conversational turn, reduce the directness of a request, signal hesitation, or introduce a negative response without stating it explicitly. This study provides a descriptive account of these uses based on 515 tokens collected from selected Japanese literary works and recorded media materials. Each token was assigned one primary function on the basis of its immediate linguistic and situational context. For the purposes of analysis, the identified functions were consolidated into three broad domains: lexical scalar content, discourse management, and speech-act or interpersonal regulation. Lexical scalar uses account for 109 tokens (21.2%), discourse-management uses for 83 (16.1%), and speech-act or interpersonal uses for 323 (62.7%). The results show that, within the present dataset, chotto occurs more frequently as a resource for organizing interaction and adjusting communicative actions than as an expression of objectively limited quantity, degree, or duration. The study does not claim that the dataset represents Japanese usage as a whole. Rather, it offers a systematic description of the principal functions observed in the selected materials and clarifies why chotto cannot be adequately explained through a single dictionary equivalent.
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Anh, Nguyen Thi Lan Anh· INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOC...· 0 citations
The given article dwells on the discursive functions of lexical repetition
in Tajik and English from a comparative perspective. The relevance of this study stems
from the need to identify universal and specific mechanisms of text organization across
languages. The aim of the study is to analyze the role of lexical repetition as a means of
cohesion, expressivity, and pragmatic impact in discourse. The study utilizes methods of
comparative-contrastive, functional-stylistic, and discourse analysis. The study’s material includes literary and journalistic texts in Tajik and English.
The results of the study demonstrate that lexical repetition performs a number of
universal functions, including ensuring text coherence, highlighting key meanings, and
enhancing expressiveness. At the same time, nationally specific features are identified: in Tajik, repetition is often emotionally expressive, whereas in English, it is more structured and subject to rhetorical norms.