A method for forming a dual damascene interconnection in a semiconductor
device, which is capable of preventing a lower metal film from being
corroded. The method includes the steps of forming an etch stop film and
an intermetal insulating film sequentially on a lower metal film to be
interconnected, forming a via hole for exposing a portion of a surface of
the etch stop film through the intermetal insulating film, and forming a
trench having a width wider than that of the via hole on the intermetal
insulating film. The method also includes the steps of exposing the lower
metal film by removing the etch stop film by performing an etching
process using an etching equipment of a dual plasma source, performing a
nitrogen passivation process for the exposed lower metal film, and
forming a barrier metal film and an upper metal film sequentially within
the trench and the via hole.