Comparing L1 and L2 organizational patterns in the argumentative writing of Japanese EFL students

• Published in: Journal of second language writing Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 181 - 209
• Main Author: Hirose, Keiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.05.2003
• Subjects: Argument Structure; Argumentative writing; Bilingualism; Comparative Analysis; Contrastive rhetoric; EFL; English (Second Language); English as a Second Language Learning; Japanese; Japanese students; L1 writing; L2 proficiency; L2 writing; Organizational patterns; Persuasive Discourse; Rating scales; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Self-report data; Text Structure; Writing (Composition); Writing Instruction; Writing Processes; Written Language Instruction; Argumentative writing; Rating scales; Contrastive rhetoric; L2 proficiency; Japanese students; L1 writing; EFL; L2 writing; Organizational patterns; Self-report data

The relationship between first language (L1) and second language (L2) writing has attracted the attention of L2 writing researchers. Recent studies have pointed to not only differences but also similarities between L1 and L2 writing. The present study compared L1 (Japanese) and L2 (English) organiza...