ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)

Dear Student,

We welcome you to Diploma in TEFL course Sociolinguistics, Code: 5656.

Sociolinguistics is the study of language and society.

You have to submit two assignments for this course. The first assignment is theory base;
whereas, the second assignment is a research based project.

NOTE: Remember that it is compulsory to attend at least 7 classes out of the total 10
classes. Similarly, you are required to pass both components: the written report as
well as presentation of the second assignment. Failing to attend the required number of
classes and pass/complete either of the components of the 2 nd assignments you will be
declared fail even if you have passed the final written examination.

Your study package for course 5656 includes:

1. Textbook: 5656
2. Two assignments
3. Six assignment forms.

(Note: Schedule for tutorials and assignments will be sent by the Regional office
concerned.)

In case any item is missing please contact:

The Mailing Section

Allama Iqbal Open University
Sector H-8, Islamabad

Best of luck,

Course Coordinator

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)
WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Sociolinguistics (5656)

Level: Diploma TEFL Semester: Spring, 2020

Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q.1 Language use varies according to age and social class. Discuss in detail. (15)

Q.2 What is meant by ‘expression of thought’? How will you link with communication?
Explain with appropriate examples. (15)

Q.3 What are language boundaries? What factors are used as criteria to help determine
these boundaries for language users? (15)

Q.4 How does language construct gender identities? Provide examples in the Pakistani
context to back your claim. (15)

Q.5 What are language policies and why are they essential for a country like
Pakistan. (10)

Q.6 Do you think language grows and develops with time? Substantiate your claim
with appropriate examples. (15)

Q.7 Define the following terms. (5 marks for each topic). (15)
i. Monolingualism
ii. Bilingualism
iii. Multilingualism

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Project)
This assignment is based on research activity. You are required to carry out the research
and prepare a brief report on your findings in any one of the areas given below. You will
submit the report to the tutor within the scheduled period, present the same in the
course/assignment presentation workshop (the schedule of the course/assignment
presentation workshop will be intimated by the tutor concerned or the Regional Office).
The compulsory presentation carries 100 marks; 40 marks for the written report
assignment and 60 for the presentation.

Select any one of the following topics for research.

1. Conduct a survey study to investigate what language varieties are being used by
students in a classroom. Select a population of all students and teachers of a school
and ask the same set of questions through a questionnaire. Finally, document the
data in a table and provide an analysis along with findings, result and conclusion.

2. Find out the difference between perceptions of both male and female students
regarding any concept such as crime, adult education, child labor etc. Select a small
sample of 5 males and 5 females and record their responses. Note the use of
language and bias towards the concept. Analyze the data qualitatively and write a
discussion to explain the findings.

Note: Please take help from libraries, internet and books while writing your project
report.