Lang 325:Discourse Analysis Question Paper
Lang 325:Discourse Analysis
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
Discourse Analysis B(LANG 325) 2ND TRIMESTER 2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : LANG 325
UNIT TITLE : DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
TIME : 2HRS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE Questions in Total
Question ONE is compulsory. The other TWO Questions can be selected from the choices given
All questions carry equal marks.
QUESTION ONE
Using appropriate examples, clearly illustrate how context can affect a type of discourse that a speaker will use. (20marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Define the term ’topic’ in one context of discourse analysis. (5marks)
b) Describe specific topics that are safely discussed in the following various settings. (15marks)
i) A religious gathering
ii) A women`s social gathering
iii) A political rally
iv) At a bus stop
v) A family get together.
QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss the various functions that both the spokes and written language serve. (8marks)
b) Explain the critical elements that must be borne in mind when someone is using written language is effective communication is to be achieved.
(12marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Using a brief dialogue structure, illustrate how an appropriate conversation between two long time friends who`ve just meet in a public function would go.
(20marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) What do you understand by the term ’pragmatics’? (5marks)
b) Discuss the role that pragmatics play in discourse analysis. (15marks)
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