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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION ENGLISH LITERATURE
FIFTH SEMESTER APRIL 2017
EL 5406 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Date: 03-05-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
PART-A
I. Answer any EIGHT of the following in about 100 words each:

1. Differentiate between 'First language Acquisition' and 'Second Language Acquisition.'
2. Write a short note on 'Grammar Translation Method'? What are its imperatives?
3. Enumerate the governing aspects of 'Audio Linugal Method.'
4. Differentiate between 'Intrinsic' and 'Extrinsic' motivation. Give suitable examples.
5. What is your understanding of 'Task -Based Learning' and 'Learner-centred classroom'?
6. Write down your views on the influence of target language culture on the L2 learner.
7. What is your understanding of 'Content Based Instruction'?
8. Who are the linguists associated with 'Humanistic Approach'? What are the principles of
this approach?
9. Write down the imperatives of 'Direct Method.'
10. What is your understanding of 'Interlanguage'?
PART-B
II.Answer any four the following in about 200 words each: (4X10=40)
11.Discuss in detail the origin and evolution of 'Communicative Language Teaching.'
Elaborate the basic tenets of this method.
12.Explain in detail the origin and the method governing 'Suggestopedia.' Is the method
applicable to a first generation learner? Give reasons for your response.
13. Write a short note on the origin of 'Counselling Language Learning.' Explain in detail
the nature of relationship between a 'facilitator' and 'learner' as perceived by this
method.
14. Give a detailed explanation of Krashen's hypotheses towards SLA.
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15. Differentiate between and 'Meaning' in your own words. Discuss the different
approaches towards the teaching of Grammar? Evolve a suitable approach for the
teaching grammar to the modern learner.
16. Enumerate the characteristics of human language according to Yule. Do these
characteristics influence SLA? Give reasons for your response.
PART-C
III.Answer any ONE of the following in about 400 words each: (1X20=20)
17.Attempt an essay on the 'Eclectic method' towards SLA. Discuss in detail the
appropriacy of this method to address the demands of the L2 learners who are proficient
with technology.
18.Explain in detail the theories governing the acquisition of second language. Identify a
theory that ameliorates the acquisition of 'speaking' skill for -risk learners.'