Plle 0271: Language Acquisition Question Paper
Plle 0271: Language Acquisition
Course:Diploma In Education Primary Option
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
PLLE 0271: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (P) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one (compulsory) and two other questions.
1. (a) Give an explanation of four theories that explain how children acquire their first
language stating their strengths and their weaknesses. [20 marks]
(b) Discuss the acculturation model in second language acquisition. [10 marks]
2. (a) What is error analysis? [5 marks]
(b) Describe the process that is followed in error analysis. [15 marks]
3. (a) Identify and explain the stages that a child goes through in first language
acquisition. [12 marks]
(b) Compare and contrast first language acquisition and second language acquisition.
[8 marks]
4. Explain Krashen’s Monitor Theory. [20 marks]
5. Explain six factors that are responsible for the rapidity and accuracy in the acquisition of a language. [20 marks]
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