Sociolinguistics Question Paper

Sociolinguistics

Course:Bachelor Of Education English

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AEN 403: SOCIOLINGUISTICS

DATE: Thursday 2nd December, 2010 TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
1.
a)
Distinguish between the following as used in Sociolinguistics:
i.
Style and Register [4 marks]
ii.
Dialects and Language [4 marks]
iii.
Endoglossic and Exoglossic language policy [4 marks]
iv.
Sex and gender [6 marks]
v.
Official language and National language [4 marks]
b)
Explain the notion of social networks and give two reasons why it is useful to sociolinguists. [8 marks]
2.
What is Diglossia? Explain in detail giving clear examples. [20 marks]
3.
a)
Differentiate between standard and non-standard dialects. [5 marks]
b)
How does a dialect become standard? [15 marks]
4.
With at least five points show how bilingualism/multilingualism arises. [20 marks]
5.
Discuss the cause and usefulness of codeswitching in Kenya. [20 marks]

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