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Eng 110: Introduction To Language And Linguistics Question Paper

Eng 110: Introduction To Language And Linguistics 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010



STREAM: Y1 S1
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 09/12/2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer Question ONE and ANY TWO questions. Question ONE is Compulsory

PLEASE TURNOVER

1. a) What does it mean when an individual says he knows a language? Discuss (16 marks)
b) Discuss any three later theories on the origin of language. (12 marks)
c) Define language (2 marks)
2. Using examples, clearly distinguish between the characteristics of human language from
other animals language. (20 marks)
3. Explain any five functions of human language. (20 marks)
4. a) Explain the relationship between linguistics and the following disciplines.
(i) Education
(ii) Political science
(iii)Medicine
(iv) Psychology
b) Briefly explain any four branches of linguistics (8 marks)
5. a) Explain any four functions of English in Kenya (12 marks)
b) Point out any four observations of language (4 marks)
c) Briefly explain the theory of the Tower of Babel (4 marks)




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