Psycholinguistic processes which shape interlanguage english. The principle behind interlanguage theory is that the language of secondlanguage learners is intfrlanguage by systematic rules, and that these rules are different from those of the language being learned and from those of the learners native language. Larry selinker is one of the original contributors to the research field of second language acquisition, having introduced the concepts interlanguage and fossil. Selinkers 1972 interlanguage proposal lies at the heart of linguistic approaches to adult second language acquisition, especially subsumed under the theory of universal grammar. Larry selinker proposed the theory of interlanguage in 1972, and he noted that in a. Interlanguage is based on the theory that there is a dormant psychological framework in the human brain that is activated when one attempts to learn a second language. Updating the interlanguage hypothesis volume 3 issue 2 larry selinker, john t. The interlanguage hypothesis extended to children1 selinker. Jan 12, 2019 interlanguage theory is generally credited to larry selinker, an american professor of applied linguistics, whose article interlanguage. In other words, they develop and retain their own, personal linguistic system that is selfcontained and different from both. Selinkers interlanguage theory by erin tillman on prezi. Error analysis, interlanguage and second language acquisition. On may 10, 2011, students from professor zhaohong hans advanced second language acquisition sla class in spring 2011 had the honor of attending an invited seminar in which professor larry selinker, was the honorary speaker. Rediscovering interlanguage ebook written by larry selinker, william e.
He suggests that we read the early scholars to better understand how processes such as language transfer, fossilization, and universal processes function and interact with one another in the process of sla. Enduring questions from the interlanguage hypothesis. Interlanguage and causes and measures of fossilization. Language transfer linguistic universal word lists by frequency. It also refers to the series of languages that have been constructed over a period of time. These two characteristics of an interlanguage result in the systems unique linguistic organization. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language study. May 06, 2019 larry selinker interlanguage 1972 pdf admin may 6, 2019 no comments an interlanguage is an idiolect that has been developed by a learner of a second language or interlanguage theory is often credited to larry selinker, who coined the terms interlanguage and fossilization. Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language study 9780582064010. Apr 30, 2014 this chapter claims that the interlanguage hypothesis is best understood, not as a theory of second language acquisition sla, but as a set of questions that motivate divergent answers and research programs. The concept of fossilization in sla research is so intrinsically related to interlanguage that selinker considers it to be a fundamental phenomenon of all sla and interlangkage just to adult learners. Rediscovering interlanguage by larry selinker, william e.
Technically, interlanguage is a term with applied linguistic color. Interlanguage theory is often credited to larry selinker, who coined the terms interlanguage and fossilization. In this article, we address the important issue of how we know what learners. May 31, 2014 this term was defined by larry selinker in 1972 4. Larry selinker is professor emeritus of linguistics at the university of michigan, and former director of the universitys english language institute. Approaching the language of the second language learner eric. On may 10, 2011, students from professor zhaohong hans advanced second language acquisition sla class in spring 2011 had the honor of attending an invited seminar in which professor larry selinker, was the.
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. 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. The relationship between interlanguage, learning and cross. The term interlanguage was first coined and developed in the interlanguage theory published in 1972 under the authorship of larry selinker, a well known sla theorist 3. 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. As far as language learning is concerned, we can observe that. Aug, 2019 interlanguage theory is generally credited to larry selinker, an american professor of applied linguistics, whose article interlanguage.
In 1972, selinker introduced the concept of interlanguage, which built upon pit corder s previous work on the nature of language learners errors. This chapter claims that the interlanguage hypothesis is best understood, not as a theory of second language acquisition sla, but as a set of questions that motivate divergent answers and research programs. 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. Interlingual interference in the english language word order structure of jordanian efl learners. An interlanguage is idiosyncratically based on the learners.
Earlier version of this paper was read at the second international congress of applied linguistics, cambridge university, cambridge, england, in september 1969. The possible implications of the study of fossilization to second language learning and teaching. Dec 02, 20 rediscovering interlanguage ebook written by larry selinker, william e. Interlanguage is based on the theory that there is a psychological structure that exists in the brain, but is not well developed, and starts working when a person tries to learn a second language. Pdf the interlanguage hypothesis extended to children. The fust area covered is the nature of fossilization.
Interlanguage fossilization is a phenomenon of second language acquisition sla in which second language learners turn linguistic features that are correct in their first language into permanent errors in the way they speak and write the new language. Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language study kindle edition by selinker, larry, rutherford, william e. 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. 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. Document resume ed 371 575 fl 022 046 author selinker. Selinker, 1972, interlanguage is metaphorically a halfway house between the first language l1 and the tl, hence inter. Usha lakshmanan and larry selinker 405 language with a more complex case marking system e. Preliminary results from written script analysis rosa munoz luna university of malaga, spain abstract the following article aims to revisit selinker s theory of interlanguage by analysing a group of undergraduates written scripts in l2. He is now preparing a 40plus year fossilization study. In the introduction selinker proposes to examine current il hypothesis by having a constant dialogue with its founding texts. Selinkers five fossilization process steps overgeneralization. Interlanguage implications atic, and selinker uses it as evidence for the psychological reality of fossilizations and interlanguages.
The study of native language influence in second language acquisition has undergone significant changes over the past few decades. Selinker interlanguage second language second language. Lamendella skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Selinkers 1972 basic question is whether there is a linguistic system that underlies the output of second language learners.
By this, it was meant to investigate whether fossilization is a phenomenon peculiar to sla or a more general cognitive condition, relevant to other types of. With your download, get the 20 best papers relevant to this one, including 20 top related papers. Psycholinguistic processes which shape interlanguage. Teachinginduced aspects of interlanguage discourse. 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. Larry selinker is one of the original contributors to the research. 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. Selinker s five fossilization process steps overgeneralization. Some empirical studies larry selinker and dan douglas abstructit is argued that lsp and interlanguage studies in sla need each other. Lardiere is not alone, of course, in relying on nominative case. 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. Much research in recent years has directly addressed the what, how, and why of transfer and fossilization, yet these are not unique to adult l2 learners, but can also be found in other bilingual situations. An interlanguage is an idiolect that has been developed by a learner of a second language or l2 which preserves some features of their first language or l1, and can also overgeneralize some l2 writing and speaking rules. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Selinker, larry, 1937rediscovering interlanguage dlc 90024335 ocolc36705586. Interlanguage il refers to the linguistic system of learner language produced by adults when they attempt meaningful communication using a language they are in the process of learning. This is a brief overview of interlanguage for the reader to understand the main points. The construct of interlanguage was proposed by larry selinker in 1972, and stimulated the first research studies in the new field of second language acquisition. The interlanguage theory, that assumes that an active and independent learning mind selinker believes that the evidence for interlanguage can be found. Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rediscovering interlanguage. Pdf the purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the. Pdf an interlanguage perspective on genre larry selinker and. 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. 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. Definition interlanguage is the type of language produced by second and foreign language learners who are in the process of learning a language. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the interlanguage il hypothesis should be extended from 1adult second.
Interlanguage theory is generally credited to larry selinker, an american professor of applied linguistics, whose article interlanguage. Much research in recent years has directly addressed the what, how, and why of transfer and fossilization, yet these are not unique to adult l2 learners, but can also be found in. A series of question6 which should be open to empirical investigation are then presented. Related questions that continue to stimulate research. It refers to the interim l2 grammar developed by l2 learners on their attempt to master the target language. The term interlanguage was introduced by american linguist larry selinker 1972. Apr 30, 2014 selinkers 1972 interlanguage proposal lies at the heart of linguistic approaches to adult second language acquisition, especially subsumed under the theory of universal grammar. May 26, 2017 in the introduction selinker proposes to examine current il hypothesis by having a constant dialogue with its founding texts. Interlanguage interlanguage selinker, larry 19720101 00. 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. Fossilization stages of interlanguage development the linguistic system is not a. Rediscovering interlanguage applied linguistics and language.
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