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English Language Methods Question Paper

English Language Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAM
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ECT 310: ENGLISH LANGUAGE METHODS

DATE: Thursday, 28th August, 2008 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

Q1.
(a)
Explain the following terms as they relate to grammar learning:
(i)
Linguistic competence
(ii)
Communicative competence
(iii)
Pragmatic competence
(b)
Give three advantages and three disadvantages of integrating English and literature.
(c)
Explain what features to consider in instructional planning to teach English language.
(d)
Briefly explain subjective and objective testing in English language.

Q2.
Discuss the two approaches to teaching writing skills. Which approach would you recommend and why? [20 marks]

Q3.
Explain how you would make learning student-centred when teaching oral communication. [20 marks]

Q4.
a)
What is communicative language teaching? [10 marks]
b)
Explain five ways to teach vocabulary in a communicative way. [10 marks]

Q5.
Discuss language as a system showing how elements in the system contribute to language learning. [20 marks]