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Richards, Jack C. – 1975
This paper discusses error analysis as one source of evidence for an overall theory of second language acquisition. Four related areas which form the context for error analysis are discussed in relation to second language learning and the goals and methodology of error analysis; (1) theories of the nature of language which determine theories of…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism, Contrastive Linguistics, Deep Structure

Richards, Jack C. – Language Sciences, 1971
Paper presented at Indiana University, Bloomington on February 24, 1971, under the auspices of the Committee for Research and Development in Language Instruction. (VM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Contrastive Linguistics, Error Patterns, Interference (Language)