| Main Topic | Sub Topic | Content Covered | Date Started | Date Ended | Teacher's Comment | H.O.D Comment | H/M Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Language | Language characteristics | a) define language. b) describe characteristics of language | |||||
| Introduction to Language | 1,2 Competence and Performance | a) define competence and performance, b) distinguish between competence and performance. c) analyse the implications of competence and performance | |||||
| Introduction to Language | Functions and roles of Language | a) describe the functions of language in society. b) describe the roles of language in society. a) compare and contrast roles of English language and Kiswahili. | |||||
| htrrIntroduction to Language | Basic Language Concepts | a) define the following language concepts: Accent, dialect, sociolect, national language, standard language, lingua-franca, diglossia, bilingualisms, multilingualism, first language, Second language, foreign language. b) use given concepts to explain linguistic situation in Tanzania. c) discuss causes of language variation in society. | |||||
| Introduction to Language | English as an International language | a) explain the role and status of English in the world, b) outline factors which enable English language to be considered as an international language. | |||||
| Introduction to Language | Status and Role of English Language in Tanzania | describe the changing role and status of English in Tanzania. |