Linguistics - Contrastive Analysis (All Correct Answers)

Contrastive Analysis Correct Answers A comparison of the features of two languages for the purpose of targeting areas where the student's first language may aid or interfere with second language acquisition. Grammar Correct Answers The specific logical and structural rules of a language. Pragmatics Correct Answers emphasizes the role played by non-linguistic information in a student's language acquisition. Examples of some of this non-linguistic information could be the student's background knowledge and personal beliefs. The use and interpretation of language is directly connected to elements within a learner's personality and environment. Interlanguage Correct Answers The system of language the learner is developing. This can also be described as a system of rules created to better allow second language learners map the language they are learning to their native language. This can also be thought of as the progression taking place inside the second language learner as he/she develops a greater an deeper understanding of the syntax compris- ing the language they are learning, and many of the fundamental elements of the language. Metalinguistic Awareness Correct Answers Awareness of the features and rules of a given language beyond simply being able to use them. Conscious understanding and ability to reflect on the deeper nature of language. Embedding Correct Answers The insertion of one languages's grammatical structure within the grammatical structure of an- other language. Ellipses Correct Answers The omission of words or other linguistic units, usually because they are understood, therefore unneeded within a certain context. Usually Ellipses are represented in written language with the three dot notation, such as "...". Ellipses can represent the intentional omission of words, the end of a sentence, a pause in a phrase, an unfinished thought, or a combination of any or all of the above.