ENG1515
October/November
EXAM
SOLUTIONS
SEMESTER 2
DUE DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2023
, DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
QUESTION 1
1.1 Critical literacy: The capacity to critically analyze, assess, and comprehe
nd texts, information, and media is a concept in education.
It challenges readers to think critically about the material they encounter and e
ncourages them to move beyond simple reading and comprehension skills.
People with critical literacy are more able to analyze the messages and ideolo
gies provided in texts and identify biases, power dynamics, and hidden agend
as.
It strives to increase students' capacity as critical, reflective, and socially cons
cious information consumers so they can interact with texts and media in an in
telligent and deliberate way.
1.2) Cohesion: In a text, cohesion refers to the grammatical and structural
strategies employed to give the text's various portions a sense of coherence,
flow, and logical connectedness. It is a crucial component of efficient spoken
and written language use. Cohesion can be attained in a variety of ways,
including repetition, referencing, the use of pronouns, transitional words and
phrases, and the logical organization of ideas. Because they give readers or
listeners clear cues to assist them traverse the content and understand the
connections between various concepts and aspects within the text, coherent
texts are simpler for people to comprehend and follow.
, SECTION A: INTEGRATED CONTENT AND TEXT- BASED QUESTIONS
Question 1
In this module you were introduced to several key concepts that are necessary
for you to know and understand to be able to teach English effectively. Two of
these concepts are mentioned below. In your own words, define these concepts.
Do NOT copy the definitions from the study material or any other source(s);
marks will be deducted.
1.1 Critical literacy: Critical literacy is an educational concept that involves the ability
to analyze, evaluate, and interpret texts, information, and media critically. It goes
beyond basic reading and comprehension skills and encourages learners to question,
challenge, and consider multiple perspectives on the content they encounter. Critical
literacy empowers individuals to think critically about the messages and ideologies
presented in texts, recognizing biases, power dynamics, and hidden agendas. It aims
to develop students' capacity to be discerning, reflective, and socially aware
consumers of information, enabling them to engage with texts and media in a
thoughtful and informed manner.
1.2 Cohesion: Cohesion refers to the linguistic and grammatical devices used in a text
to create a sense of unity, flow, and logical connection between its various parts. It is a
key aspect of effective communication in written and spoken language. Cohesion can
be achieved through various means, such as the use of transitional words and
phrases, pronouns, repetition, reference, and logical sequencing of ideas. Cohesive
texts are easier to understand and follow because they provide clear signposts for
readers or listeners, helping them navigate the content smoothly and comprehend the
relationships between different ideas and elements within the text.
October/November
EXAM
SOLUTIONS
SEMESTER 2
DUE DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2023
, DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
QUESTION 1
1.1 Critical literacy: The capacity to critically analyze, assess, and comprehe
nd texts, information, and media is a concept in education.
It challenges readers to think critically about the material they encounter and e
ncourages them to move beyond simple reading and comprehension skills.
People with critical literacy are more able to analyze the messages and ideolo
gies provided in texts and identify biases, power dynamics, and hidden agend
as.
It strives to increase students' capacity as critical, reflective, and socially cons
cious information consumers so they can interact with texts and media in an in
telligent and deliberate way.
1.2) Cohesion: In a text, cohesion refers to the grammatical and structural
strategies employed to give the text's various portions a sense of coherence,
flow, and logical connectedness. It is a crucial component of efficient spoken
and written language use. Cohesion can be attained in a variety of ways,
including repetition, referencing, the use of pronouns, transitional words and
phrases, and the logical organization of ideas. Because they give readers or
listeners clear cues to assist them traverse the content and understand the
connections between various concepts and aspects within the text, coherent
texts are simpler for people to comprehend and follow.
, SECTION A: INTEGRATED CONTENT AND TEXT- BASED QUESTIONS
Question 1
In this module you were introduced to several key concepts that are necessary
for you to know and understand to be able to teach English effectively. Two of
these concepts are mentioned below. In your own words, define these concepts.
Do NOT copy the definitions from the study material or any other source(s);
marks will be deducted.
1.1 Critical literacy: Critical literacy is an educational concept that involves the ability
to analyze, evaluate, and interpret texts, information, and media critically. It goes
beyond basic reading and comprehension skills and encourages learners to question,
challenge, and consider multiple perspectives on the content they encounter. Critical
literacy empowers individuals to think critically about the messages and ideologies
presented in texts, recognizing biases, power dynamics, and hidden agendas. It aims
to develop students' capacity to be discerning, reflective, and socially aware
consumers of information, enabling them to engage with texts and media in a
thoughtful and informed manner.
1.2 Cohesion: Cohesion refers to the linguistic and grammatical devices used in a text
to create a sense of unity, flow, and logical connection between its various parts. It is a
key aspect of effective communication in written and spoken language. Cohesion can
be achieved through various means, such as the use of transitional words and
phrases, pronouns, repetition, reference, and logical sequencing of ideas. Cohesive
texts are easier to understand and follow because they provide clear signposts for
readers or listeners, helping them navigate the content smoothly and comprehend the
relationships between different ideas and elements within the text.
