APPLIED
LINGUISTICS AND
CONTRASTIVE
ANALYSIS.
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Introductio
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What is applied linguistic?
What is contrastive analysis?
• Applied linguistics refers to using theoritical knowledge to solve
real-world problems.
• Contrastive anlysis basically means differences.
Applied linguistics focuses on solving language-related issues.
Contrastive Analysis is the comparison of two or more languages,
dialects or linguistic system to identify how they differ in structure,
meaning, or usage.
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Scholars.
• Loenard Bloomfield and Charles [Link] promulgated the applied linguistics.
Davies and Elder (2006:6) commented on the symposium held at the
American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) in St Louis in the year 2001
where the history of applied linguistics was considered in four different
countries.
• Davis and Elder (2006:9) note that the ‘linguistic applied’ view derives from
the coming together of two traditions; one, the European tradition which was
exported to the USA through scholars such as Roman Jacobson and the North
American tradition of linguistic anthropological field work which required the
intensive use of non-literate informants and the linguistic description of
indigenous languages for cultural analysis.
• Scholars such as Bloomfield (1933) and Robins thought that if a teacher
understands the use of linguistics as a scientific method in language
presentation, his/her work will be easy. Davis and Elder (2006) believe that AL
Principles &
Features
Applied Linguistic Contrastive
• Problem-solving Analysis
• Learner-centered • Description
• Practical • Comparison
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Relevance
• They help in identifying language learning
difficulties: Contrastive analysis and applied
linguistics assist in identifying specific areas
where learners of the English language
encounter difficulties due to the differences
between the learner's native language, I.e
Yoruba language and the English language
• Efficient methods of teaching: Applied
linguistics and contrastive analysis help in the
development of diverse methods of teaching
that effectively meet the needs of the learners of
English language
• Designing a curriculum: Contrastive analysis and
Relevence
• Awareness of different cultural backgrounds:
Applied linguistics and contrastive analysis
take into consideration the cultural context or
background of language use. It is very
sensitive to different cultural backgrounds
and promotes learning.
• Develops assessment tools and evaluation
methods : Applied linguistics and contrastive
analysis help in developing assessment tools
and evaluation methods that are useful and
effective
• Teaching materials : Contrastive analysis and
applied linguistics provide resources that
focus on specific linguistic challenges or
difficulties. Teachers can use the knowledge
Implicatio
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Language instruction
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• Nigerians may struggle with with prounciation of English
vowels, which can be addressed through targeted pronuciation
practice.
• Linguistic Interference.
• cultural development.
2. Curriculum development
• Syllabus design: A syllabus can be designed to address the
specific language needs of NIGERIAN learners, such as
pronunciation, vocabulary and and grammar.
Implicati
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• Applied linguistics helps promote communication
language teaching approaches, which to promote
learner’s ability to use English for effective
communication.
• By comparing Nigerian languages with English, teachers
can design task based instruction.
Cultural Differences_: Contrastive analysis highlights cultural
differences between Nigerian languages and English, enabling
teachers to develop culturally sensitive instructional materials and
activities (Kramsch, 1993). .
Conclusion
In conclusion, Applied linguistics and
Contrastive analysis is an important tool for
learning and teaching language. With its
special emphasis on contrasting and
comparing languages.
Contrastive linguistics gives particular
understanding of how languages are
different and alike, Applied linguistics offer a
complete structure for dealing with
language problems in the real world.
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