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Eng 211:Socialinguistics November 2010 Question Paper

Eng 211:Socialinguistics November 2010

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KABARAK UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE

COURSE CODE: ENG 211

INSTRUCTIONS:

Attempt question ONE and any other TWO Questions

1a). All languages are equal there is no superior or inferior language. Justify this with a
linguistic point of view. (4marks)

b) All teachers irrespective of their specialization should work collectively to implement
the educational language policy in schools. How do non-language teachers
complicate this exercise? Support your answer with an example. (8marks)

c) i).With examples examine the relationship between language and society. (6marks)
ii). State and explain the three typical kinds of bilingualism. Give a vivid situation
where each is applicable. (6marks)

d).Most bilinguals do not have the same command of both languages. Give any three
reasons for this. (6marks)

QUESTION 4
a) ‘Sheng’ is an informal code that has gained access in formal sectors. Justify this with
relevant examples. (8marks)

b) Discuss how the young generation and the mass media have enormously contributed
towards the inception and spread of ‘sheng’ nationwide. (8marks)

c) Suggest any two possible ways that can be used to curb this trend. (4marks)

QUESTION 3
a) Compare and contrast language use in the former and present constitution in the
following sectors. (10marks)
i. Primary schools
ii. Secondary schools
iii. Public sectors
b) Describe the challenges Kenya is likely to face in the process of implementing
Kiswahili as the second official language after English, in the current constitution.
(10marks)

QUESTION 4
a).What do you understand by the term ‘standardization’. State its main function in the
society. (4marks)

b). Discuss the salient steps involved in the standardization process. Support your answer
with an example of any language that has been standardized. (10marks)

c).With examples explain how style dictates the way people adopt to different situations
or functions in the society. (6marks)

Eng 211:Socialinguistics November 2010 Question Paper

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