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LIN2602 MAY EXAM 2024
LIN2602: LANGUAGE IN A CHANGING WORLD
CLOSED BOOK ONLINE AND PROCTORED EXAM
DATE OF EXAM: 31 MAY 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS 5
PRIMARY LECTURER: DR L MOKWENA
SECONDARY LECTURER: MR Z KUPE
CONFIDENTIAL
80 marks
This paper consists of 4 pages.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
THE EXAM:
This is a closed book online and proctored exam. You MAY NOT work or obtain assistance
from any other students/persons while completing the exam. Your answers must be written in
your own words. You MAY NOT copy answers from online sources and the LIN 2602 Study
Guide. Due to the use of Turn-it-in, hand-written examination scripts are not allowed.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing.
3. You will need to include a cover page as the first page of your exam.
4. Please note that you MUST use the proctoring tool for your assessment. The QR along with
instructions are included on the second page.
ALL THE BEST!
, lOMoARcPSD| 18998289
LIN2602 MAY EXAM 2024
EXAM 2024
, lOMoARcPSD| 18998289
LIN2602 MAY EXAM 2024
EXAM 2024
QUESTION 1: 20 MARKS
Define the following terms and provide a brief and suitable example for each term.
(a) Multilingualism
(b) Loan word
(c) Mutually intelligible
(d) Sociolect
(e) Standardisation
(f) Accommodation
(g) Idiolect
(h) Jargon
(i) Marked choice
(j) Unmarked choice
QUESTION 2: 10 MARKS
Indicate whether the following words are examples of broadening, blending, or
narrowing. In a sentence, motivate/explain your selection:
a) Internet
b) Queer
c) Edutainment
d) Influencer
e) Lit
QUESTION 3: 10 MARKS
Define and discuss language shift and language death with suitable examples.
Dedicate a paragraph to the discussion of each concept.
QUESTION 4: 10 MARKS
In half a page, discuss the development of Afrikaans from creole to a fully-fledged
language. In your discussion include the three types of Afrikaans.
QUESTION 5: 10 MARKS
Name and describe the three circles in Kachru's three-circle model of World Englishes.
What does each circle represent? In your own words, explain one criticism levelled
against this model.
LIN2602 MAY EXAM 2024
LIN2602: LANGUAGE IN A CHANGING WORLD
CLOSED BOOK ONLINE AND PROCTORED EXAM
DATE OF EXAM: 31 MAY 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS 5
PRIMARY LECTURER: DR L MOKWENA
SECONDARY LECTURER: MR Z KUPE
CONFIDENTIAL
80 marks
This paper consists of 4 pages.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
THE EXAM:
This is a closed book online and proctored exam. You MAY NOT work or obtain assistance
from any other students/persons while completing the exam. Your answers must be written in
your own words. You MAY NOT copy answers from online sources and the LIN 2602 Study
Guide. Due to the use of Turn-it-in, hand-written examination scripts are not allowed.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing.
3. You will need to include a cover page as the first page of your exam.
4. Please note that you MUST use the proctoring tool for your assessment. The QR along with
instructions are included on the second page.
ALL THE BEST!
, lOMoARcPSD| 18998289
LIN2602 MAY EXAM 2024
EXAM 2024
, lOMoARcPSD| 18998289
LIN2602 MAY EXAM 2024
EXAM 2024
QUESTION 1: 20 MARKS
Define the following terms and provide a brief and suitable example for each term.
(a) Multilingualism
(b) Loan word
(c) Mutually intelligible
(d) Sociolect
(e) Standardisation
(f) Accommodation
(g) Idiolect
(h) Jargon
(i) Marked choice
(j) Unmarked choice
QUESTION 2: 10 MARKS
Indicate whether the following words are examples of broadening, blending, or
narrowing. In a sentence, motivate/explain your selection:
a) Internet
b) Queer
c) Edutainment
d) Influencer
e) Lit
QUESTION 3: 10 MARKS
Define and discuss language shift and language death with suitable examples.
Dedicate a paragraph to the discussion of each concept.
QUESTION 4: 10 MARKS
In half a page, discuss the development of Afrikaans from creole to a fully-fledged
language. In your discussion include the three types of Afrikaans.
QUESTION 5: 10 MARKS
Name and describe the three circles in Kachru's three-circle model of World Englishes.
What does each circle represent? In your own words, explain one criticism levelled
against this model.
