Comparative Linguistics Midterm Test

Comparative Linguistics Midterm Test Name: Kayumova Baxtigul Group #: 238 Write your name and group number above. Please, do not compare your answers with your classmates. Work individually and do not share your answers. You have 2 hours 30 minutes to submit the test. Late submissions will decrease your score! There are 3 questions in this test. Read each question carefully and answer all questions. Some questions have two parts; you have to address and cover both parts in your answer. Answers should be accurate, precise with the sufficient amount of explanation, examples are welcomed. Answers should be written in your own words; plagiarism instances will nullify your results. Begin the test now. Be sure to answer all 3 questions. Good luck!

VARIANT № 3

1. 
   What is the notion of categorization? List and explain principles of categorization.
   
2. 
   What are four periods in the history of typological study? (Dc. Buranov’s view)
   
3. 
   Read the instructions and answer the following task.
   

PRACTICAL TASK:

Select two languages for comparative analysis, the first language should be native language (Uzbek/Russian/Tajik), the second should be one of the foreign languages being studied (English/Chinese/French).

PART I.

Present a typological division of 2 selected languages.
Example: Hungarian language belongs to Uralic language family. The typological distribution of this language is as follows: Uralic language family-Finno-Ugric Languages-Ugric-Hungarian.

PART II.

Present a thorough analysis of 2 languages of your choice in accordance with the framework of language levels. It is advised to outline similar corresponding features as well as non-existent peculiarities of native and foreign language that is under discussion. Methods of cross-language analysis is suggested to be applied. Support each of your idea with examples in both languages. Language levels to be analyzed are Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics. The last level Pragmatics is optional.