Definition and History of Error Analysis

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Error analysis is a technique to identify or interpreting systematic of errors that made the learner who are studying a foreign language or second language by using theories or procedures based on linguistics.Example :I realize this is the best thingRealize = realized; error in tense formIs = was; error in tense form

Definition

• Mistake is the deviation caused by performance factors such as limited memory, spelling pronunciation, emotional distress. Such an mistake is easily corrected if the speaker or the speaker reminded. While the error is systematic deviations and consistent and characteristic language the learner.

• Mistakes can be self-corrected with or without being pointed out to the speaker but errors cannot be self-corrected.

Difference Between Error and Mistake

• Error Analysis has had a long history as far as second language learning is concerned but in the early years before WW II there was not a drive for deep research. Also, with behaviorism coming to the forefront.

• Error Analysis again emerged into scientific thought and fixated.

History Of Error Analysis

• Stephen Pit Corder is credited with reviving the interest in Error Analysis. Error Analysis in Second Language Acquisition was established in the 1960s. He known for his contribution to the study of Error Analysis and instrumental in developing the field of applied linguistics in the UK.

• S. Pit Corder was probably the first to point out and discuss the importance of errors learners make in course of their learning a second language. Soon after, the study and analysis of learners’ errors took a prominent place in applied linguistics.

• The process of second language learning is not very much different from learning a first language, and the feedback a L2 learner gets upon making errors benefits him in developing the L2 knowledge.

Importance of Error

In second language acquisition, error analysis studies the types and causes of language errors.

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modality (i.e., level of proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, listening)

linguistic levels (i.e., pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, style)

form (e.g., omission, insertion, substitution)

type (systematic errors/errors in competence vs. occasional errors/errors in performance)

cause (e.g., interference, interlanguage)

norm vs. system