Engl 221: Language And Gender Question Paper
Engl 221: Language And Gender
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2012
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
ENGL 221: LANGUAGE AND GENDER
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 10/12/2012 2.30 P.M – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer question ONE.
2. Answer any other two questions.
1. (a) Discuss what is meant by gender and language. [4 marks]
(b) (i) Explain the meaning of sexism and how it is shown in language.
use. [8 marks]
(ii) Discuss one theory of language and gender. [4 marks]
(c) Discuss how gender neutrality is achieved in language use. [8 marks]
(d) Explain the way same sex discourse affects language usage.
(e) Explain how gendering identities at school is achieved through the use of
language.
2. Explain with clear illustrations three theories that are used in explaining the use of language according to gender. [20 marks]
3. Explain the differences that are found in language used by the different genders.
[20 marks]
4. (a) Explain the main differences between the Deficit theory and Dominance Theory.
[10 marks]
(b) Explain how language reflects sexism in society. [10 marks]
5. (a) Explain how boys and girls communicate in a L2 classroom. [10 marks]
(b) Explain how different genders are depicted in reading materials and fiction.
[10 marks]
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