Cle101: Introduction To Linguistics Question Paper
Cle101: Introduction To Linguistics
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers
Exam Year:2015
SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2015/2016
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
CLE101: INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
DATE: 18 AUGUST, 2016 TIME: 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Question 1
a) Differentiate the terms language and linguistics. (4 marks)
b) What do you understand by these two properties of language? (8 marks)
(i) Non-instinctive (ii) duality
c) Highlight three differences between human and animal communication. (6 marks)
d) Name and explain three scientific characteristics of linguistics. (6 marks)
e) Briefly explain the following approaches to the study of linguistics (6 marks)
i. Prescriptive approach
ii. Synchronic approach
iii. Diachronic approach
Question 2
Identify and discuss three theories of the origin of Language. Show how each theory concurs or
differs from Language Acquisition Device. (20 marks)
Question 3
Language has been defined as having two components. Identify y and discuss each one of them
showing what branches of Linguistics deal directly with which component. (20 marks)
Question 4
Explain any four disciplines which are related to Linguistics showing their relationship with
Linguistics. (20 marks)
Question 5
Explain any four major branches of Linguistics showing which area of the human language each
deals with. (20 marks)
Question 6
Discuss animal communication system with reference to:
a) Crabs (6 marks)
b) Birds (7 marks)
c) Bees (7 marks)
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