Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University CTE1 The Language Learner December 2006

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING OF ENGLISH
Term-End Examination

CTE-1 : The Language Learner

Time: 2 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. Write short notes on any four of the following : (4x5:20)

(i) Integrative motivation and Instrumental motivation
(ii) Cognitive style
(iii) Three Language Formula
(iv) Hypercorrection
(v) LAD (Language Acquisition Device)
(vi) Long Term Memory and Short Term Memory

2. What do you understand by learner factors in second language learning? Disucss the effect of learner's age, sex and attitude. (20)

3. Why do people speak differently from one another? Discuss briefly the variations due to social class and regions. (20)

4. What is the notion of error analysis? How is it different from contrastive analysis? Describe the procedure used by error analysts. (20)

5. What do you understand by standardization of language? Discuss how it provides a language or a paricular variety of a language power and prestige in society. (20)

6. What do you understand by bilingualism? As a bilingual describe your own use of English and mother tongue / different language in different domains and situations. (20)