18 Questions
What is the main focus of Theoretical Contrastive Analysis?
Finding suitable models and theoretical frameworks for comparison
What is the primary objective of Applied Contrastive Analysis?
To identify the corresponding elements of Xa in language B
What do contrasting phonologists compare in their analysis?
Phonological systems
What do universal categories refer to in contrastive analysis?
Features common to all languages
What is the difference between Theoretical and Applied Contrastive Analysis?
Theoretical focuses on universal categories, while Applied focuses on language-specific realization
What is the main difference between Xa and Xb in contrastive phonology?
Xa refers to phonological system of language A, while Xb refers to phonological system of language B
What are the main difficulties in learning or using a new language caused by, according to classic contrastive linguistics?
Interference from the first language
What is the primary goal of contrastive analysis in language learning?
To predict difficulties in language learning
What is the name of the psychological hypothesis that supports the idea of transfer in language learning?
Transfer theory
What is the primary concern of linguistics in the context of contrastive analysis?
The formal properties of language
What is the role of contrastive analysis in teaching materials?
To provide insight into reducing L1 interference
What is the primary focus of early contrastive analysis in language learning?
Language learning at an early stage
What is the reason for students producing erroneous forms of 'black bread' and 'red tea' in English?
Negative transfer from Chinese to English
What is the primary assumption of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis?
Learners' native language interferes with the target language
What is the difference between the strong and weak versions of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis?
The strong version claims predictive power, while the weak version claims diagnostic power
Who suggests that the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis exists in two versions?
Wardhaugh
Which version of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis does Wardhaugh favor?
The weak version
What is the purpose of the weak version of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis, according to Wardhaugh?
To diagnose language errors
Understand the principles of Theoretical Contrastive Analysis, including its focus on universal categories and features, and its role in comparing language forms. Learn about congruence, similarity, and equivalence in language.
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