University of Nairobi Language Learner in Terms of Several Linguistic Criteria Analysis For this assignment, you are required to write an academic essay ba

University of Nairobi Language Learner in Terms of Several Linguistic Criteria Analysis For this assignment, you are required to write an academic essay based on analyzing a text written by a language learner based on a number of linguistic criteria including semantic roles, word morphology, syntactic categories, and cohesive devices used in the texts. You have access to the texts that you need for your analysis from a website which will be introduced to you by your lecturer. The report should be 1200 words this is the text to be analyzedhttps://www.learnalberta.ca/content/eslapb/writingsamples/grade9_level5.html Majan University College, Faculty of English Language Studies,
Submission Deadline
Marks and Feedback
Before 6pm on:
15 working days after deadline (All Levels)
31/05/2020
Module title & code
19/06/2020
Introduction to Linguistics ( OMG 13-1)
Assignment number and title
No. 2. Analysis of an English text produced by a language learner in terms of several
linguistic criteria
Assessment type
CW-Ess -Assignment
Weighting of assessment
50%
Module learning outcomes
1. To understand the basic linguistic concepts.
2. To understand different aspects of English language system including phonetics,
morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
What am I required to do in this assignment?
For this assignment, you are required to write an academic essay based on analyzing a text written by a language
learner based on a number of linguistic criteria including semantic roles, word morphology, syntactic categories,
and cohesive devices used in the texts. You have access to the texts that you need for your analysis from a website
which will be introduced to you by your lecturer. The report should be 1200 words (+/- 10%).
The stages to accomplish the task
Stage 1:
Go to the website which will be introduced by your lecturer and choose a text of about 500 words.
Stage 2:
Analyze the text based on the following criteria:
1. Syntactic features: Which functional and lexical categories have been used in the text? Which functional
categories have been used more in the text? Which functional categories are missing in the text? Which type of
sentences (simple or complex) sentences were used in the text? Provide examples.
2. Morphology: look for the morphological aspects of the words used in the text. What inflectional and derivational
morphemes have been used by the learner? Which inflectional features are missing in the text?
3. Discourse features: Which cohesive devices have been used in the text? Look for both grammatical and lexical
cohesive devices used in the text.
Stage 3
Write your observations and analyses in the form of an academic essay. Include introduction, literature review,
data analysis, results and discussion, as well as conclusion in your assignment. Include in a minimum of 4 in text
citations in the introduction and literature review and provide a list of references for the citations.
Deliverables
Submission
The final version of the assessment must be submitted online via Turn-it-in which you can access through MOVE. At the time
of submission, you need to make sure that the assignment is your own and all the sources have been acknowledged.
Is there a word limit (Number of Words ± 10%)?
There is a word limit that must be observed. You are supposed to write 1200 words (+/- 10%). Your mark will be
negatively affected and some marks will be reduced If word count is not observed.
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations)
You need to analyse the text based on the criteria mentioned above. You should follow the structure mentioned
above in writing your assignment.
How do I produce high quality work that merits a higher grade?
Your wok may merit a higher grade if your writing is based on academic writing style, and if you follow the
instructions provided by your lecturer. Your writing should also be at an acceptable level without many grammar and
writing errors. You also need to address the linguistic criteria mentioned above in your literature review.
How does assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
The assignment relates to what is done in the scheduled sessions as the topics covered are interrelated and should be
discussed in the assignment in one way or another. For example, topics such as syntax, morphology, and discourse were
covered during the scheduled sessions.
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How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.
You can use them to evaluate your own work and estimate your grade before you submit.
N
o
1
Criterion
Informati
on and
Research
Weighi
ng (%)
25
Sub Standard /
No Attempt
(0 Marks)
No evidence
for
information
search. Tasks
are
incomplete.
No clear
evidence of
following the
phases to
complete the
essay. No
understanding
of the
theoretical
context.
Poor
(20 Marks)
There is
inadequate
Information
search. Very
limited
resources are
used to
discuss the
tasks. Limited
and uncritical
use of a
range of
sources
Inadequate
and
unsatisfactory
understandin
g of the
theoretical
context and
unsuccessful
completion of
tasks.
Satisfactory
(40 Marks)
There is an
attempt to
address some
tasks but
some other
tasks lack
proper focus
in discussion.
Although
information
supports the
task, it is not
properly
analysed and
it lacks
paraphrasing
at some
areas. There
is satisfactory
understanding
of the
theoretical
context. There
is clear
evidence of
following
phases such
as completion
of the essay
and
information
Good
(50 Marks)
Good attempt
to address the
tasks but one
or two tasks
lack focus or
clarity. Good
understanding
of the
theoretical
context but it
should have
been more
focused.
Relevant
information
search is
evident, but
not adequate.
Very Good
(60 Marks)
Excellent
(70 Marks)
Very good
usage of
variety
information
from various
sources. The
usage of
information
can be better
if it relates to
the context.
Contents are
properly
paraphrased.
All tasks are
discussed
properly.
Evidence of
very good
understandin
g of the
theoretical
context as
presented in
the section
on
background
and
successful
completion of
tasks. Clear
Excellent
understanding
of relevant
information
and research.
Reference to
appropriate
theoretical
background
provides
support to the
discussion.
Excellent
application of
the relevant
information
from variety
of sources.
Excellent
usage and
quoting of the
literature. All
the tasks are
discussed with
proper focus.
Use of a wide
range of
appropriate
sources,
indicating
critical
Outstanding
(100 Marks)
Exceptional use
of a wide range
of appropriate
and current
sources, focusing
on relevant
research and
critical awareness
of their status
and relevance.
Outstanding
understanding of
the theoretical
context and clear
evidence of
following all
phases to
complete the
task.
search.
2
Developm
ent and
Support
of
Analysis
25
No evidence
of analysis as
well as
supporting
description.
LNo evidence
of critical
application of
the concepts
to the case.
No evidence
of critical
evaluation of
material.
The discussed
tasks are
completely
out of focus.
Task are not
properly
addressed.
Limited
evidence of
critical
evaluation of
material. Poor
selection and
analysis of
information
and use of
supporting
description.
Although
there is
evidence for
some
discussion,
they are
discrete and
lack focus. It
does not
reflect critical
application of
the concepts
to the case.
Limited
evidence of
critical
evaluation of
material.
Satisfactory
selection of
theoretical
information
and linguistic
data as well
as satisfactory
supporting
description.
Evidence of
limited critical
evaluation in
some areas,
with some lost
opportunities
or
misunderstan
dings
evidence of
following all
phases in the
completion of
the essay.
Good evidence
for critical
analysis and
reasoning in
some areas.
There is
sporadic
evidence of
critical
evaluation in
some areas
though some
material not
evaluated.
Good selection
of theoretical
information
and linguistic
data as well
as supporting
description.
Very good
selection of
theoretical
information
and
supporting
description.
Very good
application of
the
information
to the case.
There is
evidence of
in-depth
analysis of
data.
However, all
tasks are not
consistent in
analysis and
could have
been be
presented in
a better
manner.
Evidence of
very good
critical
appreciation
and
evaluation of
relevant
theory and
research and
a systematic
attempt to
awareness of
their status
and
relevance.
Excellent
selection of
theoretical
information
and
supporting
description.
Excellent
analysis of the
information
and precise
application to
the case.
Critical
reasoning is
evident while
discussing the
tasks.
Evidence of
thorough
appreciation
and
evaluation of
relevant
theory and
research and
a systematic
and creative
attempt to
relate it to the
topic.
Evidence of
exemplary
understanding of
theoretical
background and
research.
Reference to
appropriate
theoretical
information
provides support
to the
discussion.Outsta
nding selection of
theoretical
information and
supporting
description
4
relate it to
the topic.
3
4
Structure
Language
10
30
Lack of
statement of
objective,
introduction,
development
and
conclusion Lack of
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation
of data. The
assignment is
unacceptable.
Unsatisfactor
y statement
of objective,
introduction,
development
and
conclusion.
Unsatisfactor
y paragraph
structure and
distinct
representatio
n of the
data.The
assignment is
poor in terms
of structuring
and clarity of
writing.
Statement of
objective,
introduction,
development,
conclusion and
paragraph
structure are
satisfactory.
Though
discussion of
the ideas is
clear, a
coherent flow
of thought is
not evident.
The report is
unorganized,
but can be
read. The flow
of the report
structure is
only
satisfactory.
The
assignment
has failings in
structuring
and clarity of
written
expression,
which impair
its capacity to
communicate
the content.
No evidence
of possession
of vocabulary,
use of
Unsatisfactor
y possession
of vocabulary
–
Satisfactory
possession of
vocabulary,
use of a range
Good
statement of
objectiveGood
introduction,
development
and
conclusion Good
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation
of data
Statement of
objective,
and
introduction,
development
and
conclusion
are very
good. The
report is well
structured
and well
organized.
There is
orderliness in
the structure
that
communicate
s its
messages
clearly.
Coherence is
also evident
but there is
still scope for
improvement.
Statement of
objective,
introduction,
development
and
conclusion are
all excellentExcellent
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation
of data.The
report is well
organized with
a cohesive
discussion.
The structure
of the report
is excellent.
Outstanding
statement of
objectiveOutstanding
introduction,
development and
conclusion Outstanding
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation of
data.The
structure is
exemplary and
clear layout
augments the
presentation.
Overall
organisation of
the report is
exceptional.
Good
possession of
vocabulary Good use and
Very good
possession of
vocabulary,
use of a
Excellent
possession of
vocabulary Excellent use
Outstanding
possession of
vocabulary, use
of a range of
5
cohesive
devices, use
of terminology
and lack of
academic
style and
accuracy
5
Academic
Skills
10
Lack of
citation and
source
acknowledge
ment,
bibliography,
use of
appendices
and layout
Unsatisfactor
y use and
range of
cohesive
devices Unsatisfactor
y use of
terminology Unsatisfactor
y academic
style and
accuracy
of cohesive
devices, use
of
terminologySatisfactory
academic style
and good
accuracy.
Unsatisfactor
y citation
and source
acknowledge
ment Unsatisfactor
y
bibliography
and use of
appendices The
references do
not clearly
comply with
the basic
requirements
of HARVARD
STYLE. The
references
are
inadequate to
support the
literature
used in the
report.
Sources used
show either
limited
relevance or
currency.
Satisfactory
citation and
source
acknowledge
ment and
bibliography Satisfactory
use of
appendices
and layout.
The report
shows some
compliance to
HARVARD
Referecing
Style, but
shows many
errors.
References
cited are
inconsistent
with the
amount of
literature used
in the report.
Some sources
of information
are relevant
while others
are not.
range of
cohesive
devices -Good
use of
terminology Good
academic
style – Good
accuracy
range of
cohesive
devices -very
good use of
terminologyVery good
academic
style and
accuracy
Good citation
and source
acknowledge
ment,
bibliography
and use of
appendices Good layout
Very good
citation,
source
acknowledge
ment and
bibliography,
use of
appendices
and layout .
The report
demonstrates
a solid
understandin
g of the basic
elements of
HARVARD
STYLE of
referencing.
Sources used
to support
the
discussions
are relevant
and current.
of a range of
cohesive
devices Excellent use
of terminology
– Excellent
academic
style Excellent
accuracy
cohesive devices
– outstanding use
of terminology outstanding
academic style outstanding
accuracy. The
report is free of
grammar or
writing errors.
Excellent
citation and
source
acknowledge
ment,
bibliography,
use of
appendices
and layout .
The report
demonstrates
excellent
HARVARD
REFERENCING
STYLE. In-text
citations are
presented at
relevant
areas.
Consistent use
of relevant
and current
sources that
enhance the
discussions.
Outstanding intext citation and
source
acknowledgement
, bibliography
and use of
appendices as
well as layout.
Student
recognizes the
concept of
intellectual
property, can
defend himself if
challenged, and
can properly
incorporate the
ideas and
published works
of others into his
own work
building upon
them. Accurate
use of Harvard
Referencing style.
6
7
1. Introduction
a. the goal of the assignment
b. What features are included in the assignment?
2. Literature review
(Define all concepts included in the analysis)
2.1 syntactic features
Lexical vs. functional categories
Simple vs. complex sentences
Finite and non-finite clauses
2.2 morphological features
What is morpheme?
What is the difference between free and bound morphemes?
What is the difference between inflectional and derivational morphemes?
2.3 cohesive devises
What is discourse?
What is cohesion?
What are cohesive devices?
Two types of cohesive devices: grammatical and lexical
Grammatical cohesive devices include: reference; substitution; ellipsis; conjunctions
Lexical cohesive devices: synonyms; antonyms; hyponyms
3. Data collection and data analysis
Table 1 The framework for data analysis
Linguistic features
1. syntactic
a. lexical vs. functional categories
b. simple vs. complex sentences
c. finite vs. non-finite clauses
2. morphological
a. inflectional morphemes
b. derivational morphemes
3. Discourse
a. grammatical cohesive devices b. lexical cohesive
devices
4. Results and discussion
4.1 syntactic features of the text
4. 2 morphological features of the text
4. 3 cohesive devices of the text
5. Conclusion

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