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Engl 0121: Sociolinguistics Question Paper

Engl 0121: Sociolinguistics 

Course:Diploma In Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013





CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (ARTS)

ENGL 0121: SOCIOLINGUISTICS

STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (ARTS) Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 6/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question one (compulsory) and two other questions.

1. (a) Explain ten factors that cause bilingualism and multilingualism. [20 marks]

(b) Define the following terms

(i) Language assimilation [2 marks]
(ii) Linguistic pluralism [2 marks]
(iii) Vernacularization [2 marks]
(iv) Internationalization [2 marks]
(v) Language revival [2 marks]

2. Discuss six theories that have been used to explain the origin of pidgins. [20 marks]


3. Discuss ten functions that serve as targets of status planning. [20 marks]


4. Discuss the relationship between language and culture in the light of the main
tenets in the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. [20 marks]


5. Explain ten differences that have been found between men and women’s speeches.
[20 marks]

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