Master exam - 04

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Applied Linguistics and Discourse Analysis

Exam 4

1. No language is simple or primitive. Instead, all languages are systematic.

-----Discuss the idea that every language, regardless of its complexity or the size of its speaking population, has a structured system with rules and patterns. Highlight how all languages possess grammar, syntax, and phonology. Use examples from various languages to show their systematic nature.

2. Literature is a crucial complement to classroom materials. In reading literary texts, students have also to cope with language intended for native speakers and, thus, gain additional familiarity with many different linguistic uses, forms, and conventions. Although it may not be confined to a specific social network, literature can nonetheless incorporate a great deal of cultural information.

-----Explain the benefits of incorporating literature into language learning. Discuss how literature exposes students to authentic language, various linguistic structures, and cultural contexts. Highlight how reading literature helps students understand different uses of language and gain cultural insights, thus enhancing their overall language proficiency.