Engl 712: Phonetics And Phonology Question Paper
Engl 712: Phonetics And Phonology
Course:Master Of Arts In English
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
ENGL 712: PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
STREAMS: M.A (ENGLISH) TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 11.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any 3 questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Using appropriate examples, distinguish phonetics, phonemics and phonology.
[20 marks]
2. Explain the difference between segmental and supra-segmental phonology. [20 marks]
3. (a) Discuss the term ‘Distinctive Features’ as proposed by Chomsky and Halle.
[10 marks]
(b) With relevant examples explain the following aspects of distinctive
features:
(i) Major Class Features [5 marks]
(ii) Tong Body Features [5 marks]
4. The syllable is a unit of supra-segmental phonology.
(a) Explain the concept of syllable and syllabification [10 marks]
(b) Present a diagrammatical analysis of the syllables in the following words)
(i) Cat [2 marks]
(ii) Import [2 marks]
(iii) Palm [2 marks]
(iv) Conference [2 marks]
(v) Produce [2 marks]
5. Using relevant illustrations to support your argument explain how ‘Language Acquisition’s is a phonological universal. [20 marks]
6. With the aid of appropriate examples, discuss Metrical phonology. [20 marks]
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