Patterns of Interaction in Tutorials

An investigation of patterns of interaction in university tutorials employs a discourse analytical framework to describe such patterns, but also does so from a typical applied linguistic perspective in that it seeks also to address the issue of quality in this type of academic discourse, attempting to explicate in a relatively objective way our perceptions of what constitues more effective and less effective participation in university tutorials (in a second language context).

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Dr. Hlatshwayo is a senior lecturer in the Department of English at North West University, Mafikeng campus in South Africa.Patterns of interaction in tutorials gives insights on how university tutorials could foster active participation and provide a learning enviroment where students could improve academic understanding and spoken discourse.