The present study explored the relative contributions of planning, L2 linguistic knowledge and individual differences to Korean EFL students’ argumentative essays. Seventy-two university students enrolled in college English writing courses participated in this study throughout one semester. The components of planning, L2 linguistic knowledge and individual differences were identified and measured, and their relationships to the quality of L2 writing were examined. The factors that made a significant contribution to L2 writing were found to be participants’ ability to recognize good L2 essays and the quality of content of the outline in planning (21.4% explanatory power); grammar, productive vocabulary and sentence processing speed in L2 linguistic knowledge (42.7%); and eight items from the self-efficacy, strategy, and motivation questionnaires in individual differences (44.8%). When common effects were controlled for, the independent contributions of planning, L2 linguistic knowledge and individual differences to the quality of L2 writing were 7.2%, 14.1% and 16.3%, respectively. Based on the relative contributions of the three factors that are involved in L2 writing, pedagogical implications for L2 classrooms are provided.
목차
Abstract Introduction Literature Review Effects of Planning on L2 Writing Effects of L2 Linguistic Knowledge on L2 Writing Effects of Individual Differences on L2 Writing Methodology Participants Instruments Planning-related variables L2 Linguistic knowledge-related variables Individual differences-related variables Procedure Results Relationship of Variables of Planning to L2 Writing Relationship of L2 Linguistic Knowledge Variables to L2 Writing Relationship of Individual Differences Variables to L2 Writing Independent Contribution of Planning, L2 Linguistic Knowledge and Individual Differences to L2 Writing Relationship of Planning, L2 Linguistic Knowledge and Individual Differences to Content, Grammar, Mechanics and Vocabulary of L2 Writing Discussion Conclusion References
키워드
L2 writing processL2 linguistic knowledgeindividual differencesL2 essay
저자
Eunjou Oh [ Korean Bible University, Korea ]
First author
Chong Min Lee [ The University of Seoul, Korea ]
Co-author
Young-in Moon [ The University of Seoul, Korea ]
Corresponding author
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.12 No.2