Eunike Nadien Larasati, - (2024) METADISCOURSE AND CULTURE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE ABSTRACTS WRITTEN BY OUTER AND EXPANDING CIRCLE WRITERS. S1 thesis, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia.
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Abstract
The global distribution of academic information through journal articles underscores the importance of understanding diverse writing styles among writers worldwide. This study examined metadiscourse within science article abstracts, comparing the strategies employed by writers from the Outer and Expanding English Circles. Guided by Kachru’s (1985) framework of English circles and Hyland’s (2005) taxonomy of metadiscourse, this qualitative research aimed to illuminate the rhetorical patterns and predominant metadiscourse usage among writers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Employing a descriptive analysis informed by Hall’s (1976, 2000) conceptualization of high-context and low-context cultures, the study analyzed 30 abstracts, which were segregated into 15 abstracts for each circle. The findings revealed similarities in rhetorical patterns, with the IPMFC (Introduction, Purpose, Method, Findings, Conclusion) structure emerging as the most prevalent. Despite cultural variations, both circles tended towards this cohesive pattern, highlighting a shared comprehensive approach in abstract writing. Regarding metadiscourse, both circles shared a preference for the use of textual markers. However, differences appeared in interpersonal markers usage as Outer Circle writers showed more personal engagement while Expanding Circle writers demonstrated certainty without explicit reader engagement. This divergence suggests a gradual shift towards a low-context culture within the Outer Circle despite its cultural affinity with the Expanding Circle. Drawing on these findings, the study emphasizes cultural influences in constructing academic text, highlighting the need for awareness of diverse rhetorical conventions and metadiscourse strategies in globalized academic communication. This research contributes to metadiscourse and World Englishes studies, providing insights for practitioners navigating cross-cultural academic discourse.
| Item Type: | Thesis (S1) |
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| Additional Information: | https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=new_profile&hl=en ID SINTA Dosen Pembimbing: Ernie Diyahkusumaning Ayu Imperiani: 5978093 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | budaya, Expanding Circle, metadiscourse, Outer Circle, abstrak artikel science cultures, Expanding Circle, metadiscourse, Outer Circle, science article abstracts |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra > Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Program Studi Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris (nonpendidikan) |
| Depositing User: | Eunike Nadien Larasati |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Sep 2024 10:17 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Sep 2024 10:17 |
| URI: | http://repository.upi.edu/id/eprint/125206 |
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