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Engl 211: Sociolinguistics Question Paper

Engl 211: Sociolinguistics

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

IGEMBE CAMPUS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

ENGL 211: SOCIOLINGUISTICS

STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question One and any other two.

Question 1

(a) Differentiate the following terms as used in sociolinguistics: [20 marks]

(i) Dialect and Accent
(ii) Style and Register
(iii) Standard and Non standard language
(iv) Creoles and Pidgins
(v) Monolingualism and Multilingualism

(b) Discuss the relationship between language and society. [10 marks]

Question 2

(a) Define code-switching [2 marks]

(b) Explain various reasons why people code switch. [18 marks]

Question 3

(a) Discuss the functions of a National language. [8 marks]

(b) Explain factors that favour certain languages for choice as official languages. [8 marks]

(c) With relevant examples, explain the meaning of diglossia. [4 marks]

Question 4

(a) Discuss language shift and death in sociolinguistics. [15 marks]

(b) Discuss two types of language planning. [5 marks]

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