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| Error Analysis (Language) | 1 |
| Evaluation | 1 |
| Learning Processes | 1 |
| Second Language Instruction | 1 |
| Second Language Learning | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMarkham, Paul – System, 1985
Discusses the potential value of contrastive analysis (CA) in second language teaching. Describes the psychological basis of CA, briefly reviews the linguistic developments and some of the criticisims of CA, and concludes that both CA and error analysis are useful in understanding the second language learning process. Discusses the classroom…
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Error Analysis (Language), Evaluation, Learning Processes
