Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year M.A English " APPLIED LINGUISTICS (ELT) "PG 565 5 / MEG 15 - Question Paper
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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION JANUARY, 2009.
First Year English
APPLIED LINGUISTICS (ELT)
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75
I. Attempt any THREE of the following questions in about 50 words each: (3 x 5 = 15)
1. What are the objectives of learning a foreign language?
2. Enumerate the features that characterise human language, setting it apart from other means of communication.
3. What is called the silent way approach?
4. Mention the methods to teach accent and pronunciation of a foreign language.
What are the three types of phonetics?
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II. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about 150 words each: (3 x 10 = 30)
6. Describe Code-mixing and code-switching.
7. Enumerate the factors which contribute to different language registers.
8. Explain objective and subjective testing.
9. Write a note on Vygotskys Zone of Proximal Development.
10. What are the functions of language?
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions in about 300 words each : (2 x 15 = 30)
11. What are the different types of tests?
12. Suggest the techniques to teach target culture in a language class.
13. Give an account of audio-lingual method, its merits and demerits.
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