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Eng 110:Introduction To The Study Of Language Question Paper

Eng 110:Introduction To The Study Of Language

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2018

MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF EDUCATION(ARTS)
COURSE CODE:ENG 110
COURSE TITLE:INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE

DATE:MONDAY 5th MARCH,2018
TIME:8:00 a.m-10.00a.m

Time:2 Hrs
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer question ONE(compulsory) and any other TWO questions
MMUST Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

1(a) Discuss any FIVE functions of language in society. (10 mks)
(b)Outline the design features that illustrate the concept that,'human language is species specific'.(15mks)
(c)With appropriate illustrations,explain what is meant by the concept,'language universals'.(5mks)
2.Explain what the study of each component of language entails.(20mks)
3.Discuss the various explanations that attempt to show how language began.(20mks)
4(a)Explain the distinction that exists between descriptive and prescriptive linguistics.(8mks)
(b)Discuss the ways in which languages of the world may be classified. (12mks)
5.Show the contributions of both Ferdinand de Saussure and Noam Chomsky to the study of language. (20mks)

Eng 110:Introduction To The Study Of Language Question Paper

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