ENG 235 Final, Spring 2003

Engl 235 June 11, 2003 Spring 2003 Prof. Lina Choueiri Final Exam Good luck! Provide a definition for SEVEN of the following nine terms. (35 pts) National language Multiliteracy Status planning Language policy Official language Language academy World Englishes Basic literacy program Additive literacy program CONAN WN Part II Write a meaningful essay on the following topic. Focus on making your essay coherent and your argumentation rigorous, by being as clear as possible and using appropriate examples and terminology. Please do NOT write about everything you know! (65 pfs) In an attempt to summarize what English 235 has taught her, Lina makes the following statement: “I have learned that language is a resource used by governments and/or their institutions as a means to exclude groups from full participation in society as well as a means to create unity.” Do you agree with Lina’s statement? : Your essay should include a discussion of what the statement means exactly and an illustration of the various aspects of your explanation taken from your readings on the topics of language spread, language policy and language planning, or literacy.