Time : 3 hours

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Kurukshetra University,Kurukshetra Examination-June, 2012 TEACHING OF ENGLISH Maximum Marks 100 Note :

i) There are 9 questions in all, out of which students are required to attempt 5 questions. ii) Q. No. 1 is compulsory and carries 4 short-answer type notes of 4 marks each . iii) the students are required to attempt one question from each unit. each question carries 16 marks each.

1. The communicative approach to language teaching is the best one to be followed by the teachers of English. Do you agree ? Give a reasoned answer bringing out the differences in the different approaches. OR 2.English is seen differently as a first language, a second language and an intemational language. What are the implications of these three positions for a teacher of English ? Discuss bringing out the need and importance of English in the Indian saciety and classroom. 3. It is through books that one acquires knowledge, for which one needs to be proficient in reading. Do you think reading is the most important language skill ? Give a reasoned answer bringing out the implications for a teacher of English. OR 4.Describe in detail the objectives of a reading programme. Are you able to implement all the objectives in the classroom ? Discuss. 5. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each : (i) Mention at least four kinds of listening activities and describe any one of them in detail. (ii) Mention at least four kinds of speaking activities and describe any one of them in detail.

(iii) Mention at least four kinds of writing activities and describe any one of them in detail. (iv) Mention three types of study skills and describe any one of them in detail. (v) What are the advantages of grammar games in teaching grammar ? Describe one game. (vi) Write a note on Integrated Grammar Tasks. 6. Choose any topic in any area from your English class and develop a lesson plan. Mention the class and topic you have chosen clearly.