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Rethinking avoidance of English phrasal verbs by Arab learners

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dc.contributor.authorAbu Jamil, Basem Saleh, author
dc.contributor.authorFlahive, Douglas, advisor
dc.contributor.authorBerry, Nancy, committee member
dc.contributor.authorGrim, Frederique, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-20T14:27:37Z
dc.date.available2022-04-20T14:27:37Z
dc.date.issued2010
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dc.description.abstractThere is a long-standing controversy about the causes of underproduction (avoidance) of structures in second language learning/acquisition. A significant field of research has focused on one lexicalized phrase, the English phrasal verb. The present study explores the cultural dimensions of the avoidance of English phrasal verbs among 160 Arab learners of English. It examines the impact of educational background (EFL, ESL), levels of proficiency (advanced, intermediate), and the inherent semantic complexity of phrasal verb (literal, semi-transparent, figurative) on the avoidance of phrasal verbs. It also explores the role the environmental background plays in comprehending phrasal verbs. Although Arab learners in the study tended to under-use English phrasal verbs, there were significant developmental differences ranging from avoidance to nonavoidance based on participants’ educational background and level of proficiency and the semantic properties of phrasal verbs. This study calls into question straightforward interpretation of the avoidance phenomenon. Although these findings support previous studies’ results, they do not support previous studies that show that L1-L2 differences might motivate learners to develop a genuine avoidance; Arab learners in this study did not avoid literal phrasal verbs. The study offers interesting clues to the success of advanced ESL students in learning and mastering phrasal verbs.
dc.format.mediummasters theses
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/234741
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relationCatalog record number (MMS ID): 991014400139703361
dc.relationPE1319 .A386 2010
dc.relation.ispartof2000-2019
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dc.subjectEnglish language -- Verb phrase
dc.subjectEnglish language -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Arab speakers
dc.subjectEnglish language -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Foreign speakers
dc.titleRethinking avoidance of English phrasal verbs by Arab learners
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thesis.degree.disciplineEnglish
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (M.A.)

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