Author/Authors :
ŞAHİNKAYASI, Yunis Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , BÜYÜKAŞIK, Neşe Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi - YADİM, Turkey
Title Of Article :
USING CORPORA IN WRITING AUTHENTIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEXTBOOKS: THE CASE OF TURKEY
Abstract :
The aim of this study was to explore the corpus use in developing more authentic English grammar textbooks to enhance students’ grammatical competence. For the present study a purposive sampling was chosen. Three participants who are engaged in corpus studies contributed to the study. A semi-structured interview schedule was prepared by the researchers and the data obtained was analyzed through content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that most of English grammar textbooks in Turkey were written in line with a convention which is specified by the Ministry of National Education. In addition to this, the study indicated that the books are central language examination-oriented and syntax-based grammar books which do not reflect real-world language use, and thus have limited contributions to students’ grammatical competence. The study also presented that with their authentic nature corpora could be a substantial source for writing authentic English grammar textbooks and compensate for the lack of authenticity in the textbooks used in Turkey.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Corpora , Authentic English , English Grammar , Grammar Textbooks
JournalTitle :
Mustafa Kemal University Journal Of Graduate School Of Social Sciences
