미국 대학 중급 한국어 학습자의 구어 담화 응결 장치 사용 연구

Abstract

This research investigated how native English speakers incorrectly use cohesive devices when speaking Korean, impeding communication. Specific cohesive devices analyzed in the transcripts included connective endings, conjunctive adverbs, and reference & substitution. The result of this study is as follows: First, there is an overuse of the connective ending '-고'. Instead of using the most appropriate ending within the lengthy list of Korean connective endings, participants almost solely use '-고‘ whether of not they intend to list or order. In addition to the incorrect overuse of '-고, -(으)면, -아/어서' there is often the inaccurate placement of this device at the end of the sentence instead of between the two clauses. Second, learners excessively use conjunctive adverbs as filler words, instead of their predetermined meanings. Such excessiveness prevents clear and concise communication. Finally, the rate of reference & substitution errors is highest due to language transfer. The results suggest that KFL learners in the U.S. need to acquire a better understanding of and more accurately use the extensive range of connective endings and conjunctive adverbs, while being more cognitively aware of reference & substitution and more intentional in its implementation. This is best accomplished through comparing and contrasting the structure of students' native language and Korean.