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Loyola College M.Phil. English April 2008 Sla Research & Techinh Techniques Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EL 1116 – SLA RESEARCH & TECHINH TECHNIQUES

 

 

 

Date : 28/04/08                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

 

  1. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in about 100 words each. (4 x 5 = 20)

 

  1. What different meanings are associated with the term ‘interlanguage’?
  2. How is error different from mistakes?
  3. What are the characteristics of a good language learner?
  4. What is silent period?
  5. What are the primary purposes of ESP?
  6. What is meant by intrinsic motivation?
  7. What is content based learning?
  8. What are the warning signs that a student may have a learning disability?

 

 

  1. Answer any FOUR of the following in about 250 words each. (4 x 10 = 40)

 

  1. What are the factors impinging on language learning?
  2. Differentiate between learning and acquisition and comment on its relevance to language teaching.
  3. How can anyone capitalize Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to motivate the learners?
  4. What according to Chomsky are the shortcomings of the behaviourist approach?
  5. What are the types of learning associated with the CLT Approach?
  6. Why are Language Learning Strategies important for L2/EFL learning and teaching?

 

 

III. Answer any Two of the following essays in about 500 words each.          (2 x 20 = 40)

 

  1. What is Task Based Learning? Explain the concept with an example.
  2. How is teaching L1 different from L2 teaching?
  3. Suggest an effective way of teaching pronunciation to Indian learners.
  4. What are the salient features of Community Language Learning and explain its relevance to language learning in the present context?

 

 

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Loyola College M.Phil. English April 2008 Rhetoric & Research Methodology Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

    EL 1115 – RHETORIC AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 

 

 

Date : 25/04/2008            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

  1. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in about 100 words each: (4×5=20)
  2. Explain the structure of a research thesis.
  3. What is meant by ‘Cohort’?
  4. What is the function of a ‘topic sentence’?
  5. Identify the qualities of a sound research.
  6. Define ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ sources.
  7. Why is coherence in writing important?
  8. Explain why a good hypothesis is important to begin a research work.
  9. Define ‘ethnographic approach’.

 

  1. Answer any FOUR of the following in about 250 words each: (4×10=40)
  2. What are the salient features of academic writing?
  3. Why is Review of literature important for a research work
  4. Elaborate on the methods of ‘note making’ for research.
  5. Define ‘citation’ and explain the techniques.
  6. How is ‘field testing’ carried out?
  7. How is data collected for ELT research?

 

III. Answer any TWO of the following essays in about 500 words each:            (2×20=40)

  1. Elaborate on the importance of ‘piloting’ in research. Provide examples.
  2. Compare and contrast academic writing with a personal essay.
  3. State the hypothesis of your proposed dissertation and provide an outline of its organization.
  4. Explain how the following bibliographical issues are usually documented.
  5. a) A TV interview b) Citing indirect sources c) Different volumes of a multi volume work            d) more than one work by the same author

 

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