Introduction to English Language and Linguistics (ENGA2107)
BA. English Language - ENG
Semester: First Semester
Level: 200
Year: 2016
UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
FACULTY OF ARTS
END-OF-SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
DEPAPARTMENT: ENGLISH
COURSE INSTRUCTORS: MBUFONG/ NKWETISAMA
MONTH: APRIL
COURSE CODE: ENGL 207
YEAR : 2016
COURSE TITLE: INTROD TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
CREDIT VALUE: 6
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer one examination item from each section and one other from any section of
your choice.
In all answer three examination items.
SECTION A
Ql) Human communication can be seen as consisting of various types of signs categorized into the manner
these signs relate to the object. Discuss with ample illustrations.
Q2) Communication can be more than language of vocal symbols. Discuss.
Q3) Write short notes on the following:
i) Linguistic competence and performance
ii) Diachronic and synchronic study of language
iii) Syntagmatic and paradigmatic analysis of language
iv) Language universal and Universal language
SECTION B
1 Define, describe and exemplify the following as they characterize human language: Displacement,
Arbitrariness, Productivity, Cultural Transmission, Duality, Reflexiveness, Discreteness
2 (a) For each of the speech acts on the table below, identify by writing down whether they are interrogative,
declarative or imperative structures and whether they play the functions of statements, questions or commands.
__________________________________________________ _____________ ____________
Speech act
Structure
Function
Can you drive a bus?
Come and let’s go!
We are late
Can you pass me the salt?
Do you know the way to Ayaba Hotel? (a stranded visitor to an
inhabitant of Bamenda)
You left the windows open (it is very cold outside and the speaker
just came in)
Could you open that door
f
or me
Bring my food
My leg hurts
Who has not done the assignment
2 (b) Relate the anaphoric expressions to their ant
ecedents in the sentence below.
Prof Farida gave Dr Fortuno some drugs after he told her about his headaches and she advised him to take the
medicines twice a day until the pain went away, e.g Prof- ------------------------- Farida
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