English Interrogative Development: A Study of Korean Primary EFL Students

• 발행기관: 한국영미어문학회
• 저자명: Mun Woo Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『영미어문학』제155호, 409~433쪽, 전체 25쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 영어와문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.12.31

국문 초록

This study investigates the interplay between comprehension and production mechanisms in second language acquisition by examining the developmental stages of English interrogative formation. The research framework draws upon Pienemann, Johnston, and Brindley's (1988) model of question formation development, analyzing data from 38 Korean primary-level EFL learners in Seoul through two distinct elicitation experiments. The production data was systematically compared with comprehension data obtained through a grammaticality judgment task based on McDonald's (2000) methodology. The findings indicate that participants predominantly operated at stage 3 of development, showing emergent progression toward more advanced stages. A notable dichotomy emerged between production and comprehension abilities: while participants produced numerous ungrammatical constructions at stage 3, they demonstrated remarkably accurate comprehension in identifying grammatically correct sentences. This disparity between receptive and productive skills warrants careful consideration in the context of Korean primary English education. The study's implications are particularly significant for current pedagogical practices in Korea, specifically addressing the observed disconnect between comprehension and production abilities.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

3. Method

4. Findings and Discussions

5. Conclusion and Implications

Works Cited

키워드

comprehension production developmental stages Korean EFL learners communicative competence