Coherence and Cohesion errors committed by EFL Libyan University students majoring English
الملخص
This study examined coherence and cohesion errors in the writing of English majors at EFL Libyan universities. Finding particular errors pertaining to the application of cohesive devices, logical sequencing, and general text organization was the main goal of the study. Writing tests and error analysis were used to gather data from a sample of thirty students. The analytical descriptive method was employed in the study. The findings showed that the most common coherence errors are related to the ineffective use of cohesive ties (90.60%) and substitution to avoid repetition (90%), while logical organization errors are less frequent (76.70%). Cohesion errors, particularly in the use of ellipsis (88%) and conjunctions (86.67%), are also prevalent. Errors in anaphora (81%) and lexical cohesion (81%) highlight the challenges students face in maintaining clarity and unity in their writing. The study recommends focused instruction on coherence and cohesion, detailed feedback and revision processes, and peer review activities to address these issues and improve the overall quality of EFL students' writing.
الكلمات المفتاحية:
Coherence , Cohesion errors
EFL Libyan University students
كيفية الاقتباس
Mohammed Hasen Alghazzali. (2025). Coherence and Cohesion errors committed by EFL Libyan University students majoring English. مجلة جامعة بني وليد للعلوم الإنسانية والتطبيقية, 10(1), 268-288. https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i1.674
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