Abstract:
The study analyzed the concord errors committed by students of Akatsi No. 1 Junior
High School. Its main objective was to find the types of concord errors they commit
and the possible factors that account for the errors. Data were collected from JHS 2 and
3 students of Akatsi No. 1 Junior High School by way of questionnaire and in-class
essays and analyzed. The findings revealed that the concord errors found in students’
writing were many, including subject-verb concord errors. The findings also showed
that the most challenging category of concord from the point of view of the respondents
was subject-verb concord. On the causes of the errors, the study identified students’
negative attitude towards the study of English Language, incomplete application of
rules, as well as ignorance of rule restriction as negatively affecting their performance
in English. Based on the results, it is argued that policy makers, textbook writers,
teachers of English, parents, and students should be involved in shaping policy to guide
the teacher in teaching effectively for optimum performance from students.
Description:
A dissertation in the Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Foreign
Languages Education and Communication, submitted to the School of Graduate
Studies, in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Education
(Teaching English as a Second Language)
in the University of Education, Winneba
SEPTEMBER, 2019
