ENG1515 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 15 April 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations.

ENG1515 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 15 April 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations. ASSESSMENT 1 UNITS 1 & 2 AND TUTORIAL LETTER 501 COMPLEMENTARY NOTES DUE DATE: 15 APRIL 2026 UNIT 1: CHARACTERISTICS OF LANGUAGE Outcome 1 Students shall demonstrate through their intermediate-level language writing skills that they understand the foundations of language in terms of cultural context and the purposeful use of language. Assessment criteria for outcome 1: Students shall be able to explain the context of English language learning in South Africa in at least one paragraph. Outcome 2 Students shall demonstrate through their language writing skills that they understand the academic concepts contained in this unit. Assessment criteria for outcome 2: Students shall identify and/or explain the definitions and the main ideas dealt with throughout the unit. UNIT 2: LANGUAGE ANALYSIS Outcome 1 Students shall demonstrate through their intermediate-level language writing skills that they understand the fundamentals of language structure. Assessment criteria for outcome 1: Students shall explain how to ensure cohesion and coherence through focusing on sound patterns, word structure, and the correct structuring of sentences. Outcome 2 Students shall demonstrate through their intermediate-level language writing skills that they understand key terms and concepts of language structure. Assessment criteria for outcome 2: Students shall give definitions of and explain designated key terms as they relate to the structure of language. Answer all questions in Section A and Section B. Section A: Content-based questions Question 1 1.1 In Unit 1, you were introduced to the notion of intelligibility. In your own words, explain what this concept means. Do not copy the explanation used in the study guide or any other source; otherwise, you will be penalised. (2 marks) 1.2 What is the meaning of objective language in this module? In your explanation, use your own words as much as possible; otherwise, you will be penalised for copying an answer directly from the study guide or any other source(s). (2 marks) 1.3 In Unit 2, denotation and connotation are explained as features that play an important role in making meaning from words in a sentence. Bearing this explanation in mind, study the following sentence and provide the denotative and connotative meaning of the sentence. I could hardly walk; my shoes were killing me. 1.3.1 Denotative meaning (1 mark) 1.3.2 Connotative meaning (1 mark) 1.4 In your study material, it is pointed out that when teaching bilingual/multilingual learners, the teacher should consider both multilingualism and multimodality. What do you understand by these terms as explained in your study material? In your explanation, use your own words as much as possible. Do not copy the explanation used in the study material or any source(s); otherwise, you will be penalised. (4 marks) [10 marks] Question 2 Critical literacy is the key concept that runs throughout the module. When someone demonstrates the ability to analyse various components of a language, including its structure, they are said to have attained critical literacy, as understood in the module. Given what you know about the different linguistic structures as explained in Units 1 and 2, read the following text and answer the questions that follow. TEXT A The real drivers of career growth: Here’s what’s key to climbing the corporate ladder Paragraph 1 Soft skills are the real secret to success Human Resources Executive, Boniwe Dunster, says the secret to success is a combination of both technical and soft skills. ‘Technical skills give you expertise, depth and credibility in the execution of your work, while soft skills give you the “how” of execution and the approach of engaging with those you deliver for and with,’ she says. Paragraph 2 Critical skills needed for climbing the corporate ladder Empathy is one of the most critical skills needed as one climbs the ladder. Boniwe says dealing with different personalities and managing team dynamics is important to understand. Show your team members that you genuinely care. ‘Communication is another important skill required to convey messages and strategy, and align teams you lead to ensure that they are gearing towards common goals. Lastly, is the adaptability,’ she says. The world events of the past five years have urged us to be agile in the workplace – one must be open to constant change, quick change and dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity in managing one’s career, and leading business for success. Paragraph 3 Workforce readiness CEO and Co-Founder of SheC, Christiana Ojonugwa Onoja says looking back, her ability to connect, adapt and communicate clearly helped her navigate diverse roles, from engineering projects to global development platforms. ‘These weren’t “nice-to-have” skills, they were survival skills. Influence, trust, resilience – those are built through people’s skills,’ she says. At SheC, Christiana and her team are building an AI-first platform that blends technical training with soft skill analytics, helping young professionals understand how they work and who they are at work. ‘It’s both high-tech and high-touch. That’s the future of workforce readiness,’ she says. Paragraph 4 Soft skills vs learning another software tool ‘Learn the tool and master the language, but never underestimate the power of presence, clarity and confidence. I’ve been in rooms where everyone knew Python, but only one person could align the team, translate the need, and inspire action,’ says Christiana. Soft skills don’t expire; they compound. And in today’s hybrid world, they’re often the tiebreaker between a good and an unforgettable employee. Source: Bona, September/October 2025 2.1 Based on what you know about morphology as a linguistic structural aspect/component, study the underlined word in paragraph 2 and identify the morphemes that make up the word. You do not have to name or label t