Engl 311: Psycholinguistics Question Paper
Engl 311: Psycholinguistics
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
ENGL 311: PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer 3 questions in all.
Question 1 is compulsory.
1. (a) What do you understand by the term psycholinguistics? [10 marks]
(b) Discuss how the following are related to psycholinguistics
(i) Cognition
(ii) Language
(iii) Tacit knowledge and explicit knowledge [11 marks]
(c) Explain the 3 major areas that psycholinguistics address. [9 marks]
2. What is language processing? Give appropriate illustrations. [20 marks]
3. Discuss the following neurological disorders that affect language production:
(i) Broca’s Aphasia
(ii) Stammering
(iii) Lisping
(iv) Wernicke’s Aphasia [20 marks]
4. With relevant examples show how the following factors affect first language acquisition:
(i) Biological factors
(ii) Cognitive factors [20 marks]
5. Explain ‘The Critical Age Hypothesis’. [20 marks]
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