Research Article

The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students

Volume: 5 Number: 2 August 25, 2025
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The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students

Abstract

Metadiscourse is widely recognized as a fundemental rhetorical device in discourse construction, playing a key role in organizing and shaping persuasive texts, especially in the context of second language (L2) learning and teaching. In recent years, notable progress has been made in studies on metadiscourse in teaching Turkish as a second language. However, research on metadiscourse use in various L2 contexts, particularly in academic and opinion-based writing, remains limited. This study investigates the use of metadiscourse in opinion texts written by Albanian students learning Turkish as a second language, employing Hyland’s Interpersonal Model of Metadiscourse as the analytical framework. Employing AntConc 4.2.0 for corpus analysis and Log-likelihood statistics, the study reveals that native Albanian students frequently use metadiscourse markers in their L2 texts to present their opinions within an organized discourse and engage readers throughout the text, with a notable inclination to use interactional elements. Transitions and self-mentions are the most commonly used metadiscourse categories, indicating students' efforts to maintain a logical flow and personal engagement in their texts. However, the relatively lower use of evidentials and endophoric markers suggests a need for greater emphasis on these elements to enhance the quality of academic writing. The results are expected to help syllabus designers and educators develop specialized pedagogical strategies to improve students' academic writing and communication skills in Turkish. In line with this, several recommendations are presented.

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Supporting Institution

No financial support was received from any institution for this study.

Ethical Statement

Gaziantep University Rectorate, Date: 04.11.2024, Meeting no: 18

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Turkish Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 23, 2025

Publication Date

August 25, 2025

Submission Date

November 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Güçlü, R. (2025). The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students. Uluslararası Türkçe Öğretimi Araştırmaları Dergisi, 5(2), 288-316. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16890470
AMA
1.Güçlü R. The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students. (IJRTT). 2025;5(2):288-316. doi:10.5281/zenodo.16890470
Chicago
Güçlü, Ruhan. 2025. “The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students”. Uluslararası Türkçe Öğretimi Araştırmaları Dergisi 5 (2): 288-316. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16890470.
EndNote
Güçlü R (August 1, 2025) The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students. Uluslararası Türkçe Öğretimi Araştırmaları Dergisi 5 2 288–316.
IEEE
[1]R. Güçlü, “The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students”, (IJRTT), vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 288–316, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.16890470.
ISNAD
Güçlü, Ruhan. “The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students”. Uluslararası Türkçe Öğretimi Araştırmaları Dergisi 5/2 (August 1, 2025): 288-316. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16890470.
JAMA
1.Güçlü R. The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students. (IJRTT). 2025;5:288–316.
MLA
Güçlü, Ruhan. “The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students”. Uluslararası Türkçe Öğretimi Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 288-16, doi:10.5281/zenodo.16890470.
Vancouver
1.Ruhan Güçlü. The Use of Metadiscourse Markers in L2 Turkish Opinion Texts by Native Albanian Students. (IJRTT). 2025 Aug. 1;5(2):288-316. doi:10.5281/zenodo.16890470