Investigating the Role of Cohesive Devices in Improving Writing Skill Among Students of College of Languages

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the role of cohesive devices in improving writing skill among students of College of Languages at Sudan University of Science and Technology. In the study, the importance of cohesive devices to students is identified and highlighted. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method and adopted a test as a tool for data collection. The study sample is represented in the fourth year students at Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Languages. The number of the population was thirty ''30'' students selected randomly. The findings showed that students of College of Languages at Sudan University of Science and Technology were not able to identify different types of cohesive devices. It also revealed that the students of College of Languages were not able to use the correct cohesive devices. Based on the above results, the researcher recommended that: Teachers should prioritize effective activities or exercises related to different types of cohesion devices in writing. These activities also need to be complemented with reading materials since reading is closely connected with writing.