When learning a second language means losing the first. Rediscovering interlanguage 1st edition larry selinker. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Error analysis, interlanguage and second language acquisition. The study of native language influence in second language acquisition has undergone significant changes over the past few decades. Selinkers interlanguage theory by erin tillman on prezi. We argue that the comparative fallacy in interlanguage studies, regardless of the nature of the bias i. Ca and ea paved the way for interlanguage theory il hereinafter in. Most, however, would perhaps agree with adamsons 1988 general assessment that a pidgin is an invented second language and a creole is an invented first language p.
The aim of this article is to examine the basic concepts underlying the notion of interlanguage and its related aspects, that is interlanguage continuum and tossilisation. Rediscovering interlanguage larry selinker, william e. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the interlanguage il hypothesis should be extended from 1adult second. He is now preparing a 40plus year fossilization study. Larry selinker proposed the theory of interlanguage in 1972, noting that in a given situation the utterances produced by the learner are different from those native speakers would produce had they attempted to convey the same meaning. The interlanguage hypothesis extended to children1 selinker. Oct 27, 2019 interlanguage theory is generally credited to larry selinker, an american professor of applied linguistics, whose article interlanguage. Interlanguage is based on the theory that there is a psychological structure latent in the brain which is activated when one attempts to learn a second language. Selinker 1972 introduced the term interlanguage to refer to the language produced by a learner, seen as a unique linguistic system different from the learners l1 and from the target language, but using elements from both. Larry selinker is one of the original contributors to the research field of second language acquisition, having introduced the concepts interlanguage and fossil ization, and. Jan 12, 2019 interlanguage theory is generally credited to larry selinker, an american professor of applied linguistics, whose article interlanguage. Jan 18, 2018 this term was firstly coined by larry selinker and refers to a unique system which is neither the first language l1 nor the second language l2, but something in between. Interlanguage and grammar benati major reference works.
Pidginization, creolization, interlanguage, and language fossilization 51 pidgin and creole andersen, 1983. Selinker, 1972, interlanguage is metaphorically a halfway house between the first language l1 and the tl, hence inter. Larry selinker is professor emeritus of linguistics at the university of michigan, and former director of the universitys english language institute. Few works in the field of second language acquisition sla can endure multiple reads, but selinker s 1972 interlanguage is a clear exception. Larry selinker 1972 introduced the term interlanguage intermediate states or interim grammars of a learners language as it moves toward the target l2 creative process, driven by inner forces in interaction with environmental factors, and influenced by input from tl characteristics. Systematic governed by rules which constitute the learners. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The current state of interlanguage draft introduction to forthcoming rutherford festschrift, benjamins lynn eubank larry selinker michael sharwood smith the formal study of that independent system of knowledge developed by secondlanguage l2 learners interlanguage had its beginnings nearly a quarter of a century ago. Lynn eubank larry selinker michael sharwood smith the formal study of that independent system of knowledge developed by secondlanguage l2 learners interlanguage had its beginnings nearly a quarter of a century ago. This stateoftheart volume presents an outstanding collection of 22 studies on current issues facing research in secondlanguage acquisition sla. Selinker s interlanguage theory selinker s interlanguage theory proposes that second language learners produce their own selfcontained system that falls somewhere between the l1 and the l2 systems. Il study incorporates the concepts of ca, ea, and individual learners experience.
Selinker interlanguage second language second language. Larry selinker is professor of linguistics and former director of the english language institute of the university of michigan. L1 learners and adult native speakers, interlanguage competence. It can produce links to one or more specific languages, magnus manskes reasonator, or to the wikidata table of languages. This term was firstly coined by larry selinker and refers to a unique system which is neither the first language l1 nor the second language l2, but something in between. Interlanguage theory is generally credited to larry selinker, an american professor of applied linguistics, whose article interlanguage. Written at the inception of the field, this paper delineates a disciplinary scope. The system draws in part on the learner l1 but also from the target language. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Readers are encouraged to study more indepth to gain a full appreciation of the history, development, and implementation of this theory as it contains an. Interlanguage implications atic, and selinker uses it as evidence for the psychological reality of fossilizations and interlanguages.
Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language. In 1972, selinker introduced the concept of interlanguage, which built upon. Wikisource interlanguage links are a special type of interwiki link that link to the same document in different languages. Fossilization stages of interlanguage development the linguistic system is not a. Larry selinker is one of the original contributors to the research. The interlanguage theory, that assumes that an active and independent learning mind selinker believes that the evidence for interlanguage can be found. Selinkers interlanguage theory selinkers interlanguage theory proposes that second language learners produce their own selfcontained system that falls somewhere between the l1 and the l2 systems. Characteristics of learners interlanguage second language. Usha lakshmanan and larry selinker 4 applies to interlanguage is a communicative strategy during which speakers use certain aspects of their mother tongue to express. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rediscovering interlanguage. Such a process results in a linguistic system known as interlanguage selinker, 1972, which, to varying degrees, approximates that of the target language tl. Jul 15, 2019 a number of researchers pointed out quite early on the need to consider interlanguage grammars in their own right with respect to principles and parameters of universal grammar, arguing that one should not compare l2 learners to native speakers of the l2 but instead consider whether interlanguage grammars are natural language systems e.
The notion of interlanguage the term interlanguage was first introduced by selinker 1972, who defined it as a separate linguistic system based on the observable output which results. It seems reasonable to suggest, how ever, that the persistence of fossilized forms could weil indicate that the interlanguage of a speaker who displays this kind of regression is. The interlanguage theory, that assumes that an active and independent. The interlanguage theory revolves around three key principles. Definition interlanguage is the type of language produced by second and foreign language learners who are in the process of learning a language. It looks at the development of individual learner in the process of language learning. With your download, get the 20 best papers relevant to this one, including 20 top related papers. Mobileereaders download the bookshelf mobile app at or from the itunes or android store to access your ebooks from your mobile device or ereader.
The paper first establishes the need to postulate the. Larry selinker proposed the theory of interlanguage in 1972, noting that in a given situation the utterances produced by the learner are different from those native speakers would. Wrestling with context in interlanguage theory applied. Pdf the interlanguage hypothesis extended to children. Two texts, written by two learners of english, describing a.
A series of question6 which should be open to empirical investigation are then presented. Definition interlanguage is the type of language produced by second and foreign language learners who are in. Pdf the current state of interlanguage download read. Ppt interlanguage powerpoint presentation free to view. Variability in learner language distinguishes between free variation, which has not been shown to be systematically related to accompanying linguistic or social features, and systematic variation, which has. Teachinginduced aspects of interlanguage discourse.
Rediscovering interlanguage by larry selinker, william e. Readers are encouraged to study more indepth to gain a full appreciation of the history, development, and implementation of this theory as it contains an extreme amount of complex information. May 31, 2014 this term was defined by larry selinker in 1972 4. In 1972, selinker introduced the concept of interlanguage, which built upon pit corder s previous work on the nature of language learners errors. Some empirical studies larry selinker and dan douglas abstructit is argued that lsp and interlanguage studies in sla need each other. This book, which includes 12 chapters by distinguished researchers in the field of second language acquisition, traces the conceptual history of language transfer from its early role within a contrastive analysis framework to its current position within universal. She sees a solution forward in her proposed view of languages whether l1 or l2 as dynamic and selforganizing systems, ever adapting to changing contexts. Wrestling with context in interlanguage theory, applied linguistics, volume 6, issue 2, 1 january 1985, pages 190204, s. Next, we extend the comparative fallacy to include interlanguage analysis where the bias is towards the native language. Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and. Interlingual interference in the english language word. Interlanguage and interlanguage continuum hardjanto. By now it has been a little over ten years since we had the first attempt to produce a stateoftheart volume in the area of.
The authors retain the multidisciplinary approach that presents research from linguistics, sociology, psychology, and education, in a format designed for use in an introductory course for undergraduate of graduate students. They function similarly to wikipedias interlanguage links while there may be differences in formatting or introductory material, the pages that interlanguage link to each other should be translations of the same source document. The term describes learner language as systematic, and yet as dynamic and transitional. Dec 02, 20 rediscovering interlanguage ebook written by larry selinker, william e. Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language study kindle edition by selinker, larry, rutherford, william e. Corders and selinker s work became the foundation of modern research into secondlanguage. In 1972, selinker introduced the concept of interlanguage, which built upon pit corders previous work on the nature of language learners errors. This is a brief overview of interlanguage for the reader to understand the main points. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language study. The editors sought contributions for this volume from seasoned veterans of sla like lydia white and susan gass, from wellknown researchers in linguistics andor firstlanguage acquisition like. Rediscovering interlanguage ebook written by larry selinker, william e. Selinker believes that the evidence for interlanguage can be found in what he calls. Interlanguage interlanguage selinker, larry 19720101 00. It will be obvious in the course of the discussion that attention will be focused on the interlanguage continuum, the ways in which second language learners progress along it.
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