MASENO UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS. EXAMINATION PRINTING FORM paper: Aen fon: Iyfax To Aimquisties NO. OF CANDIDATES:, be Note: Ensure the relevant diagrams(e), chat(s) or table(s) are clear and attached to the ‘question paper naseno univenstry sso snoraoncesriico ©‘MASENO UNIVERSITY (CITY CAMPUS-REGULAR) AEN 102: INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE. 1, Explain Chomsky’s ideas about the following concepts (Performance and Competence Language Acquisition Generative Grammar (25 marks) 2. Describe what the following THREE branches of linguistics entail (a) Neurolinguistics (6) Sociolinguistics (6) Comparative linguistics (15 marks) 3. With relevant examples from a language well known to you, show what the following components of language entail (a) Syntax (0) Morphology (o) Phonology (4) Semantics ee) 4, Explain what the following terms entail in linguistic inquiry (e) Register (0) Dialect {6} Accent () Code Switching ( 15 marks) 5. In what ways does consonant production differ from vowel production ” (15 marks) 6. Discuss the relevance of Ferdinard De Saussure's contributions in ‘modern Linguistics (15 marks)MASENO UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS ‘YEAR ONE, 2"? SEMESTER (2020) ‘COURSE OUTLINE COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS COURSE CODE: AEN 102 COURSE INSTRUCTOR: PROFESSOR ONGARORA. (COURSE OBJECTIVE: To acquaint the student with basic concepts and terminology employed in linguistic ingury and discourse, NOTE: i) Continuous Assessment Tests constitutes 30% ofthe course grade while 70% willbe attained from the end semester exam. fi) Students can make arrangements for consultation, LECTURE TOPICS 1. INTRODUCING LINGUISTICS () Definition of Linguistics and Lang (©) Scope off Approaches to Linguist + Prescriptive ~ Descriptive + General + Theoretical Historical Synchronic vs Diachronic) Comparative and Contrastive Neurolingstics| Psycholingustes Sociolinguistics Applied, ec 2. COMPONENTS OF LINGUISTICS (@) Syntax (©) Morphology (©) Phonology (@) Semantics 3. SOME LEADING THOERISTS/SCHOOLS OF LINGUISTICS: (@) Ferdinand de Saussure (®) Noam Chomsky (6) Leonard Bloomfield (@) Michael Halliday (6) Nikolai Trubetskoy, ete 4. INTRODUCING PHONETICS (@) Definition of phonetics (©) Distinction between phonetics and phonology (©) Branches of phonetis: articulatory, acoustic and auditory5. NOTIONS ABOUT LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY (@) Accent () Dialect (©) Style and register (@) Sociolevidioleet (©) Speech community (O BilingualisryMulinguaism (g) Codeswitching/eode-mixing () Pidgin, Creole and Lingua France 6. Language planning and poliey in Kenya BASIC READING ‘Almajan, A etal. (2001): Linguistles An Introduction to Language and ‘Linguistics. New Delhi: prentice- Hall. Beaugrande de Robert (1991): Linguisle Theory The Discourse of Fundamental Works London, Longman. Camie, A. (1999): Sentence Structure. An Introduction. Tucson: University of ‘Arizona. Lyons, J. (1981): Language and Linguistics. An Introduction Cambria Robins, RH. (1997): A Short History of Linguistics London: Longman. ‘Verma S.K. and I. Krishnaswamy, N: (1989): Modern Linguistics. An Introduction. New Delhi: DUP. Yale, G. (1985): The Study of Language. An Introduction. Cambridge. CUP. Cup.MASENO UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2019/2020 FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF DEGREE OF EDUCATION ARTS WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CITY CAMPUS AEN 102: INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS Date: _7* January, 2021 INSTRUCTION: ‘* Answer Question ONE and any other THREE MASENO UNWERSITY 180 9012008 cennieo ©} ‘Time: 9.00 -12,00pm‘MASENO UNIVERSITY (CITY CAMPUS-REGULAR) AEN 102: INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE 1. Explain Chomsky’s ideas about the following concepts (Performance and Competence (i) Language Acquisition (ii) Generative Grammar (25 marks) 2. Degcribe what the following THREE branches of linguistics entail (a)Neurolinguistics (b)Sociolinguisties (c) Comparative linguistics (15 marks) 3. With relevant examples from a language well known to you, show what the following components of language entail (a) Syntax (b)Morphology (c) Phonology (d)Semantics (18 marks) 4. Explain what the following terms entail in linguistic inquiry (a)Register (b)Dialect (c) Accent (a)Code Switching (15 marks) 5. In what ways does consonant production differ from vowel production, (15 marks) 6, Discuss the relevance of Ferdinard De Saussure’s contributions in modern Linguistics (15 marks)‘MASENO UNIVERSITY (CITY CAMPUS-REGULAR} AEN 102: INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE 1. Explain Chomsky’s ideas about the following concepts (Performance and Competence i) Language Acquisition (ii) Generative Grammar (25 marks) 2. Describe what the following THREE branches of linguistics entail ()Neurolinguistics (0)Sociolinguistics (c) Comparative linguistics (15 marks) 3. With relevant examples from a language well known to you, show what the following components of language entail (a) Syntax (b)Morphology (o) Phonology (@)Semanties (15 marks) 4. Explain what the following terms entail in linguistic inquiry (a)Register (b)Dialect (c)Accent (d)Code Switching (15 marks) 5. In what ways does consonant production differ from vowel production (15 marks) 6. Discuss the relevance of Ferdinard De Saussure’s contributions in modern Linguistics (15 marks)& SUIRASAF20 MASENO UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS EXAMINATION PRINTING FORM paper_ AEN lou ART of WITS NO. OF CANDIDATES: oe Note: Ensure the relevant diagrams), char() or table(s) are clear and attached to the question paper. smaseno UNIVERSITY js0 002000 cennien‘MASENO UNIVERSITY (CITY CAMPUS-REGULAR) DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS 1* SEMESTER January - April 2020 COURSE TITLE: AEN 104: Art of Writing Instructions: i, Answer question 1 and any other 3 questions ii, Question 1 amounts to 25Mks while the rest is 15Mks each As online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and, in their place, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader Subscription, Proponents of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they won't have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are. They could also access more materials because libraries won't have to buy physical copies of books; they can simply rent out as many digital copies as they need. However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources, A study done on tablet vs book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause numerous health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes, headaches, and eye strain, at much higherinstances than reading print does. People who use tablets and mobile devices excessively also have a higher incidence of more serious health issues such as fibromyalgia, shoulder and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle strain. I know tha: whenever I read from my e-reader for too long, my eyes begin to feel tired and my neck hurts. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens. Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book ending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping the community’ connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for toddlers and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Similarly, a Pew survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two- thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can’t offer nearly as well or as easily. While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the myriad issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object. 1. A) Identify the type of essay above and give its characteristics( (1Omks) B) Describe and identify the thesis sentence in this essay. (Mics) C) Give a suitable title to the essay.(4Mks) 2D) Discuss 2 ways of improving the essay (6Mks) 2, Based on the essay in question one, discuss any three ways of generating information for that writing. (15 Mks) 3. Use paragraph 4 to discuss how cohesion and coherence can be achieved in a text. (15 Mks) 4, Discuss the Key components of a typical paragraph (1Smks) 5. Writing is a process, discuss.( 15 Ms) 6. Read the instruction given below Instructions: in the spring, State College announced a revision of their curriculum for a minor in computer science. In 2010, the school eliminated the computer science major due to the lack of interest. The revised minor will now combine classes in mathematics, computer programming and communication. The story below deals with the new curriculum. Edit the story for a local Newspaper for grammar and clarity. What information could help with the overall validity of the story? Is the purpose of the article clear in its current form? Rewrite passage accordingly. The new curriculum for the computer science minor will be introduced in the new academic year, and offered to upcoming students as well as current students.While the computer science major was phased out back in 2010 due to an administrative decision regarding classroom sizes and the absence of a faculty member, State College has continued to offer the minor to students. “State never got rid of the Computer Science minor,” said Dr. Robert Juma, Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department and Associate Professor of Mathematics, it merely went under a transformation and has been revamped for upcoming students in the new academic year. ‘The minor was a little underdeveloped in the past, said Dr, Brian Yano, the Associate Professor of Computer Science, but the new curriculum was approved in February 2012, after some tweaking. The newly revamped computer science program was approved by the Academic Counsel, which is the bedy through which all academic curriculums go through. One of the changes made to the computer science program is the new Web Development concentration. This concentration path will teach students the technical, artistic, and conceptual tools needed to create and maintain media for the Web. There have also been other classes implemented to the program that will help students learn about different technologies. “Students interested in the computer science program can expect to learn theoretical aspects of algorithms and computation, deal with practical issues of implementing systems in hardware and software and develop computational solutions to real-world problems,” said Yano.Even though Computer Science is a common field offered at other colleges, there has not been much interest across the nation in the past, and State is no acceptation, said Franklin. There has, however, been a recent interest among students at State, especially in the Mathematics and Communication Departments, “Computer Science is the only STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with more job openings than there are graduate students to fill them,” said Hamid, The interest in Computer Science has fluctuated throughout the years but it should grow with the boom in technology, which doesn’t seem to be slowing down, said Franklin. Under State’s General Education curriculum, mest students have no incentive to try other than personal interest. Waile in some cases a Computer Science class may fill an elective requirement, this is still not enough to fill classrooms on its own. “One thing that Thope for is to have a way for students to have a taste of Computer Science,” said Juma. “Computer Science is under the incredible vision of Dr. Juma,” said Franklin, When the administrative decision was made to the computer science program, there were many students and some faculty that found this news disheartening. However, Dr. Juma was able to turn this chance into an opportunity for Computer Science at State and for its future studentsMASENO UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2019/2020 FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF DEGREE OF EDUCATION ARTS WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CITY CAMPUS AEN 104: ART OF WRITING Date: _6% January, 2021 Time: 2.0 INSTRUCTIONS: * Answer Question ONE and any other THREE MASENO UNIVERSITY 180 soot2008 cenniico @MASENO UNIVERSITY (CITY CAMPUS-REGULAR) DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS 1* SEMESTER January - April 2020 COURSE TITLE: AEN 104: Art of Writing Instructions: i, Answer question 1 and any other 3 questions ii, Question 1 amounts to 25Mks while the rest is 15Mks each As online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and, in their place, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription. Proponents of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they won't have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are, They could also access more materials because libraries won't have to buy physical copies of books; they can simply rent oat as many digital copies as they need. However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown. to cause numerous health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes, headaches, and eye strain, at much higherinstances than reading print does. People who use tablets and mobile devices excessively also have a higher incideace of more serious health issues such as fibromyalgia, shoulder and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle strain. I know that whenever I read from my e-reader for too long, my eyes begin to feel tired and my neck hurts. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens. Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping the community’ connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for toddlers and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Similarly, a Pew survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two- thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People sce libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can't offer nearly as well or as easily. While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the myriad issues surrounding them, It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object. 1. A) Identify the type of essay above and (10mks) B) Describe and identify the thesis sentence in this essay. (5Mks) C) Give a suitable title to the essay.(4Mks) its characteristics( 2D) Discuss 2 ways of improving the essay (6Mks) 2, Based on the essay in question one, discuss any three ways of generating information for that writing, (15 Mks} 3. Use paragraph 4 to discuss how cohesion and coherence can be achieved in a text. (15 Mks) 4. Discuss the Key components of a typical paragraph (15mks) 5. Writing is a process, discuss.( 15 Mks) 6. Read the instruction given below Instruetions: in the spring, State College announced a revision of their curriculum for a minor in computer science. In 2010, the school eliminated the computer science major due to the lack of interest. The revised minor will now combine classes in mathematics, computer programming and communication. The story below deals with the new curriculum. Edit the story for a local Newspaper for grammar and clarity. What information could help with the overall validity of the story? Is the purpose of the article clear in its current form? Rewrite passage accordingly. ‘The new curriculum for the computer science minor will be introduced in the new academic year, and offered to upcoming students as well as current students.While the computer science major was phased out back in 2010 due to an administrative decision regarding classroom sizes and the absence of a faculty member, State College has continued to offer the minor to students. “State never got rid of the Computer Science minor,” said Dr. Robert Juma, Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department and Associate Professor of Mathematics, it merely went under a transformation and has been revamped for upcoming students in the new academic year. ‘The minor was a little underdeveloped in the pest, said Dr. Brian Yano, the Associate Professor of Computer Science, but the new curriculum was approved in February 2012, after some tweaking. The newly revamped computer science program was approved by the Academic Counsel, which is the body through which all academic curriculums go through. One of the changes made to the computer science program is the new Web Development concentration. This concentration path will teach students the technical, artistic, and conceptual tools needed to create and maintain media for the Web. There have also been other classes implemented to the program that will help students learn about different technologies. "Students interested in the computer science program can expect to learn theoretical aspects of algorithms and computation, deal with practical issues of implementing systems in herdware and software and develop computational solutions to real-world problems,” said Yano.Even though Computer Science is a common field offered at other colleges, there has not been much interest across the nation in the past, and State is no acceptation, said Franklin. There has, however, been a recent interest among students at State, especially in the Mathematics and Communication Departments, “Computer Science is the only STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with more job openings than there are graduate students to fill them,” said Hamid. The interest in Computer Science has fluctuated throughout the years but it should grow with the boom in technology, which doesnt seem to be slowing down, said Franklin. Under State's General Education curriculum, most students have no incentive to try other than personal interest. While in some cases a Computer Science class may fill an elective requirement, this is still not enough to fill classrooms on its own. ‘One thing that Thope for is to have a way for students to have a taste of Computer Science,” said Juma. “Computer Science is under the incredible vision of Dr. Juma,” said Franklin. When the administrative decision was made to the computer science program, there were many students and some faculty that found this news disheartening. However, Dr. Juma was able to turn this chance into an opportunity for Computer Science at State and for its future students