Engl 722: Second Language Acquisition Question Paper
Engl 722: Second Language Acquisition
Course:Master Of Arts In English
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
ENGL 722: SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
STREAMS: MA. (ENGLISH) Y1S2 TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 11.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any four questions.
1. Basing your argument on behaviourist theory on language acquisition, discuss the
extent to which L1 could be said to influence L2 acquisition. [15 marks]
2. Explain the role of input and interaction is SLA. [15 marks]
3. Discuss the characteristics & variability of inter language. [15 marks]
4. Discuss some of the strategies used by L2 learners in the process of learning.
[15 marks]
5. Discuss the criticisms that have been leveled against Krashen’s Monitor Model.
[15 marks]
6. Explain the approaches taken by any one of these SLA theories:
(i) Acculturation model [15 marks]
(ii) Accommodation model [15 marks]
(iii) Variable competence model [15 marks]
(iv) The universal hypothesis [15 marks]
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