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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