Errors pertaining to the English definite and indefinite articles and the minimalist program
Other Title(s)
الأخطاء التي تتعلق بأدوات التعريف و التنكير في اللغة الإنجليزية و نظرية البرنامج المصغر
Dissertant
Mashayikh, Abd al-Salam Muhammad Abd al-Salam
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
al-Ghazw, Manal Muhammad Hamdan
al-Skarnh, Ahmad Khalaf
al-Najadat, Jumah Said
University
Mutah University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Department
Department of English Language and Literature
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2011
English Abstract
This study aimed at investigating errors pertaining to the English definite and indefinite articles and analyzing these errors within the Minimalist Program (hence MP).
The researcher presented a statistical analysis of errors and presented a point of view within the MP explaining such errors.
The population of the study consisted of (393) male and female students majoring in English as a foreign language at Mutah University in Jordan during the second semester in the academic year 2010-2011.
The sample of the study consisted of (80) students (40 sophomores; 20 males and 20 females, and 40 freshmen ; 20 males, and 20 females).
They were purposefully selected from English majors studying for their BA.
Students were given a fill in blank test which consisted of 35 items.
Students were asked to choose the suitable article from (a, an, the, or zero article (x)).
Then students' answers were analyzed statistically and within the MP. To achieve the purpose of the study four hypotheses were tested : 1.
Students commit more mistakes in the zero article than other articles because of the effect of their mother tongue and the differences between Arabic and English structures of definiteness. 2.
There are no statistically significant differences of errors regarding definite and indefinite articles due to gender. 3.
There are no statistically significant differences of errors regarding definite and indefinite articles due to place of living. 4.
There are no statistically significant differences of errors regarding definite and indefinite articles due to educational level. Findings of the study showed that students commit more errors regarding the zero article where the percentage of error was 82 % which was the highest percentage comparing it with the indefinite articles which was 60 % and with the definite article (the) which was the lowest percentage of error as 44 %.
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
No. of Pages
43
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter one : Theoretical background.
Chapter two : Review of literature.
Chapter three : Methodology.
Chapter four : Findings and discussions.
References.
Table of Refernces
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mashayikh, Abd al-Salam Muhammad Abd al-Salam. (2011). Errors pertaining to the English definite and indefinite articles and the minimalist program. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-302636
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mashayikh, Abd al-Salam Muhammad Abd al-Salam. Errors pertaining to the English definite and indefinite articles and the minimalist program. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University. (2011).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-302636
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mashayikh, Abd al-Salam Muhammad Abd al-Salam. (2011). Errors pertaining to the English definite and indefinite articles and the minimalist program. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-302636
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-302636
