Language Acquisition Theories (ENGA4109)

BA. English Language - ENG

Semester: First Semester

Level: 400

Year: 2018

University of Bamenda
Faculty of Arts
Department: ENGLISH Course Instructors: Dr Atoh/ Dr Wandji
Course Code: ENGA 4109 Course Title: Language Acquisition Theories
Credit Value: 6 Duration: 3hrs
Day: 22/2/18 Hall: PBA—04
Starting Time: 8:00 Ending Time: 11:00
Instruction: Answer all the questions
SECTION A
1) How useful is the nature theory in a child's language acquisition? (20mks)
2) Using any theory of your choice, discuss how language can be acquired by an
adult. (15mks)
SECTION B
1) Discuss the factors that impede comprehension and production in SLA (20mks)
2) Writes short notes on 4 of the following concepts in SLA (15mks)
i) Input and Discourse
ii) Imitation and Practice
iii) Acquisition and Learning
iv) Interlanguage and interference
v) Innateness and Universals
www.schoolfaqs.net