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Ect 516: Language In Education Question Paper

Ect 516: Language In Education

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
EDUCATION
ECT 516: LANGUAGE IN EDUCATION

DATE: Friday 5th December, 2008

TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon

INSTRUCTIONS
Question ONE is compulsory. Answer any other TWO.

1.
a)
Explain the terms field-dependence and field-independence in relation to
second language acquisition.

[4 marks]
b)
Discuss the critical period hypothesis in relation to second or foreign
language acquisition.

[6 marks]
c)
Demonstrate with examples from English language that language operates
with various sub-systems at the level of sound, grammar and meaning.

[10 marks]
2.
a)
Discuss the role of psycholinguistics and sociolingustics research in
developing a theory of second language acquisition.
[10 marks]
b)
Using examples from your experience, explain the relationship between
L1 and L2 in literacy and general cognitive development. [10 marks]
3.
a)
According to Oxford (1990), students who employ learning strategies
frequently enjoy a high level of self-efficacy. Describe five different
categories of learning strategies that learners employ in language learning,
showing how each reflects Oxford’s views.

[15 marks]
b)
Discuss the implications of the different learning strategies for the
language teacher.

[5 marks]

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4.
a)
Identify five different purposes for which certain language may be
utilized. Describe the linguistic features that govern each, showing the
significance of the differences for language teaching.
[5 marks]
b)
Discuss the relationship between bilingualism and second language
learning. What conclusions and implications can be drawn from this
relationship?

[15 marks]
5.
a)
In your view, what is the significance of the emphasis of the functional
language skills in the secondary school language curriculum?

[5 marks]
b)
Identify any two countries with a clear language and education policy and
compare how the two countries implement their respective policies.

[15 marks]
6.
a)
In the following situations, choose two of them and discuss the extent to
which style and/or register are the main considerations in the language
used:
i.
Interpersonal communication in writing
ii.
Prose and verse in educational texts
iii.
Peer group communication (in school).

[20 marks]

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