Kenyatta University Bachelor Of Arts (English And Linguistics) Introduction To The Study Of Language Question Paper Exam Name: Introduction To The Study Of Language Course: Bachelor Of Arts (English And Linguistics) Institution/Board: Kenyatta University Exam Year:2010 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009 INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AEN 100: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE ============
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negative aspects such as English dominance and loss of languages mainly driven by globalization. Therefore‚ this essay will argue the negative impacts of having English as a global language because of the way English language affects young people’s linguistic skills and behaviour through mass media. Using English as an international language has some benefits in people’s lives. Firstly‚ the major positive effect is global communication due to the widespread coverage recognized and understood by
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Several factors have been responsible for the complexity reflected in today’s linguistic situation in Algeria‚ some being historical‚ others political and still others socio-cultural. It is undeniable that‚ as a consequence of the diverse events that the country has gone through‚ the Algerian society has acquired a distinctive identity whose particular dynamic intra-and inter-lingual variation can clearly be attested in the way(s) people speak in comparison with the two countries‚ morocco and Tunisia
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learning and teaching in foreign language classrooms. After a very brief overview of SLA research findings concerning both route and rate of L2 development‚ theoretical models attempting to explain these findings are presented‚ ranging from purely linguistic to cognitive models and social/interactionist models. The relationship between SLA research and second language pedagogy is then explored. Finally‚ recent developments investigating specifically the relationship between instruction and L2 development
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The obstacles to national unity Racial Inequality‚ Social Inequality‚ Religious inequality... etc (1) Regionalism/Separatism (ii) Linguism (iii) Casteism and (iv) communalism. (i) Regionalism/Separatism: Regionalism or Separatism is the most advance obstacle in the way of National Unity and development. Above all regionalism and separatism are threatening to balkanize the country. Aggressive regionalism has gravely undermined the feeling of unity of the people. It creates a parochial outlook
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WHAT IS STYLE AND STYLISTICS? What is meant by style is debatable because it is highly debatable if human beings are exactly alike. It is very difficult to arrive at a full description of style that is acceptable to all scholars. As such there are many definitions of the word style as there are scholars yet no consensus is reached among them on what style is. Chapman (1973) is of the view that style is the product of social situation i.e. of a common relationship between language users. He further
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Language and Lexicon Paper PSY 360 August 13‚ 2012 Introduction Language as we know it is very hard to define because it is the linguistics of the language‚ but we know it is important for our life. It is very important tool to express my feeling and opinion‚ and we could know what others think about. As a result‚ we could make connection with others. However‚ have you ever thought why we can communicate each other? Do you know why human’s communication is defined as language and other animal’s
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LS43 DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES Linguistics: Compounding & Acronym Lecturer’s Name: Puan ‘Aliyatulmuna Prepared By: Radin Mardhiana Binti Izaddin Compounding Definition: Two or more existing words put together Compounding is the morphological operation that-in general-puts together two free forms and gives rise to a new word. The importance of compounding stems from the fact that there are probably no languages without compounding‚ and in some languages (e.g. Bahasa Melayu)
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sociolinguistic variable in speech behaviour. Britain (2005) explains ’sociolinguistic variation ’ as "the study of the way language varies and changes in communities of speakers and concentrates in particular on the interaction of social factors and linguistic structures." Language and gender research can be divided into two main categories. The first category is concerning the relationship between language and sexism‚ wherein the general attitudes towards both sexes seems to reflect in language too.
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exists in all forms of human communication. With the help of the sign announce something. The sign communication across borders меѓучовечкото communion. It is believed that she sign communication has with animals‚ plants etc.. Within the general linguistic information and communication there is the literary form of communication between author and reader‚ between the work and the reader etc.. Semiotics is shared: First Semantics - which focuses on the relationship between sign and signified; Second
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