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ILS511S - INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ILSSllS
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE
IN SOCIETY
SESSION: JULY 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: (PAPER1)
MARKS: 75
SUPPLEMENTARY/SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Dr. Niklaas Fredericks
MODERATOR: Ms Anneli Nghikembua
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. Give essay type responses where necessary.
5. Use blue or black ink only.
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Answer ALL the questions
Question 1
10
Define the following concepts by aid of relevant examples
a. Sociolinguistics
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b. Speech Community
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c. Multilingualism
2
d. Style
2
e. Gender
2
Question 2
8
Name and explain four social factors according to which language domain may be typified.
Question 3
6
Discusssix functions of the national languages?
Question 4
4
List four reasons for code switching
Question 5
10
Explain 5 criteria that were used to motivate the choice of the official language in Namibia.
Question 6
5
Sociolinguist identified various factors which contribute to the phenomena of language
maintenance and shift. By aid of two sources name and explain 4 of these factors.
Question 7
8
Explain four (4) characteristics of creole.
Question 8
24
Write an essay of about 200 words where you examine the six distinct registers found in
sociolinguistics.
END OF QUESTION PAPER
TOTAL: 75
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