Tuesday 26 June 2012

phewitttt!

hello guys! hows your result for this paper?? share with us ;)

p/s; please post your comments here or else your marks will be deducted!!hahaha ;p ;p ;p

Sunday 20 May 2012

examination is over!!

yeeeaaahhh!we finally made it!!clap your hand guys!
p/s: please post your evaluation about our cultural diversity examination..meow meow ;)

Thursday 17 May 2012

final revision!


A.Areas to focus on for Final Exam
1.History of the English language…focus on the important events in each era.
2.Variations of English around the world…types of English spoken,eg.American/British English…
3.Types of Speakers English in the Modern world.
4.Language and culture.
5.Importance of literature.
B.Format of question paper.
The Question Paper is divided  into 2 sections:Section A(60m),Section B(40m)
Section A
-is mostly made up of questions based on terminologies/concepts
-make sure you are able to explain terminologies,eg.paralinguistics,Whorfian Hypothesis,etc…support your explanation with an example to show your understanding of the term.
 Section B
-essay format
-consists of 2 subjective questions
-each question carries 20m.Here you may have to give your own opinion on an issue or discuss a topic given.Make sure your explanation/discussion is supported by relevant examples.
-make sure each point is discussed in a separate paragraph.
-your essay should have an introduction,body paragraphs and a conclusion
-each point discussed carries 5marks.
*How to answer questions in Section A?
Eg.What is literature?
Literature is a term used to describe written or spoken material.Literature is used to describe anything from creative writing to more technical or scientific works,but the term is most commonly used to refer to works of the creative imagination,including works of poetry,drama,fiction,and non fiction.Literature  represents a language or a group of people:culture and tradition.eg……
  *Some of you give ‘one liners’.
Eg.What is language?
Language is a tool for communication.eg.English…..this will give you only ½ a mark!