A corpus linguistic study on Translanguaging as an Integrated Linguistic Repertoirefor Improving Second –Year University Students’ Written Discourse

Abstract

Presently, everyone recognizes the value of English as a worldwide language, which is why many nations, like Algeria, have included it in their education curriculum.This research discuss what Translanguaging is, how it's defined by various studies, pedagogy, and practices, and how it helps EFL writing. Our research focused on second-year LMD students at Tiaret's Ibn Khaldoun University's English department. We tend to highlight how translanguaging can help EFL students improve their writing skills; Students who are flocking to universities to study it as a major face challenges when learning English as a second language; for example, in the most difficult task, writing, many students with cognitive loads struggle to express themselves in the target language, prompting them to use their native language as a support tool, a process called "Translanguaging". We employed mixed methods to answer the research's main question and confirm or reject the hypothesis; we collected and evaluated both quantitative and qualitative data from our study's participants. We employed a corpus analysis and a questionnaire to assess teachers of written expression and students' attitudes about linguistic mixture in one product. The result of the study showed that Translanguaging allows learners to expand their vocabulary in the target language and express themselves more freely. Thus, it can be used to assist them improve their written discourse. Furthermore, translanguaging has the potential to increase students' motivation, and self-confidence for classroom interaction