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CLC 100 Introduction To The Study of Language-1

The document is an exam paper for an Introduction to the Study of Language course. It contains 4 questions assessing students' knowledge of key linguistic concepts and terminology. Question 1 defines and distinguishes terms like pidgin/creole, diachronic/synchronic language patterns. Questions 2-4 require students to describe relationships between linguistics and other fields, universal characteristics of language, semantic concepts, language disorders, and features distinguishing human and animal communication. The exam tests students' understanding of fundamental linguistic concepts.

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CLC 100 Introduction To The Study of Language-1

The document is an exam paper for an Introduction to the Study of Language course. It contains 4 questions assessing students' knowledge of key linguistic concepts and terminology. Question 1 defines and distinguishes terms like pidgin/creole, diachronic/synchronic language patterns. Questions 2-4 require students to describe relationships between linguistics and other fields, universal characteristics of language, semantic concepts, language disorders, and features distinguishing human and animal communication. The exam tests students' understanding of fundamental linguistic concepts.

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MURANG’A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS


DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIES

UNIVERSITY ORDINARY EXAMINATION

2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR


FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR, BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION (ARTS)

CLC 100 – INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE

DURATION: 2 HOURS

DATE:

TIME:

Instructions to candidates:

1. Answer question One and Any Other Two questions


2. Mobile phones are not allowed in the examination room.
3. You are not allowed to write on this examination question paper.

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SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)


a) Distinguish the following terms as used in the study of language:
i. Pidgin and creole (4 marks)
ii. Diachronic and synchronic (4 marks)
iii. Multilingualism and monolingualism (4 marks)
iv. Vowels and consonants (4 marks)
v. Language and linguistics (4 marks)
vi. Structural and connotation meaning (4 marks)
b) Using relevant example, distinguish the following sentence patterns: (6 marks)
i. S+V
ii. S+V+O+O

SECTION B – ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)


a) Describe the relationship between linguistics and in the following disciplines (12 marks)
i. Sociology
ii. Geography
iii. History
iv. Psychology
b) Highlight four characteristics that language is universal (8 marks)

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)


a) Using relevant example, describe the following terms (8 marks)
i. Synonymy
ii. Antonymy
iii. Hyponymy
iv. Polysemy
b) Describe three examples of language disorders that explain the relationship between
language and the brain (12 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)


a) Make short notes on the following airstream mechanisms:
i. Pulmonic air-stream (4 marks)
ii. Glotallic air-stream (4 marks)
iii. Velaric air-stream (4 marks)
b) Human and animal languages are different. Highlight four features of language that can
illustrate this sentence (8 marks)

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