Other Master Degree-Master in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning 1st Year CLINICAL LINGUISTICS(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P.Code: 103377                          Reg. No.:…………………

          First Year MASLP Degree Examinations - November 2013

                                     CLINICAL LINGUISTICS

Time : 3 hrs                                                   Max marks : 80

• Answer all questions

Essays (5x16=80)

1. How would you apply your knowledge of linguistics in assessment and intervention of cases with language disorders.

Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.

2. ‘Modern brain imaging techniques have contributed greatly to our understanding of anatomical organization of

linguistic functions’. Elaborate

3. ‘Pragmatics is the study of, how language is used to communicate within its situational context’ Explain

4. Do you believe that language acquisition is a spontaneous and natural process. Justify your answer with arguments.

Does ‘motherese’ have any role in language acquisition

5. Explain the following.

• Second language acquisition

• Definiteness

• Antonym and synonym

• Neurogenic speech disorders



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