COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS FOR MA Ed English:

1. Language, a system of conventional spoken, manual, or written symbols by

means of which human beings, as members of a social group and participants in
its culture, express themselves. As such, it may be safe to say that of all the gifts
human beings have gotten, language is one of the most important. Based from
the different scholarly discussions about language, shed light to the following
areas of concern written below. Be comprehensive with your discussion.
a. What is the best definition of language you may have encountered?
Expound.
b. What are the different features of human language that may have
impacted the society even until now? Include succinct details.
c. What are the different functions of language you are familiar with? A
tabular form may be done; if not a narrative.
d. Of all the theories of language acquisition, which is by far the most
relevant to one’s language development? Be decisive in your
discussion. A fusion of different theories may be combined.
e. How important is language in the holistic development of an
individual?

2. Literature is life itself because from it, lives of people may have evolved.
Nobody exactly know the impact of literature; unless he has read one. Digest the
different questions about literature which are all outlined below. Give your
insights on them by being as comprehensive as possible.

a. Of all the readings you may have done about the effects of literature
to one’s life, which positive Filipino value is dominantly reflected in
most masterpieces you may have encountered? Explain accurately.
b. What are the different approaches to reading and understanding
literature that you may be accustomed in using? Explain them
succinctly.
c. How does literature shape a person’s life? Use different pieces of
literatures you may have read to amplify and galvanize your point.
d. Recall one piece of Philippine literature that you may be familiar with.
Discuss its plot development using any thematic organization you may
want to use to achieve a better clarity of the literary piece. Make your
presentation clear.