ENG1515
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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
ENG 1515
Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Home
Language
100 Marks
Duration: 24 hours
FIRST EXAMINERS: Dr D Mkhize and Ms Z Mkhize
SECOND EXAMINER: Dr V Mgijima and Mr R Baloyi
This paper consists of 9 pages including this cover page
Instructions:
You are allowed to access your prescribed works and the study material. You are however
not allowed to copy verbatim from your study material. You should write the answers in your
own words and any sources consulted should be cited according to the Harvard referencing
method. In the case of plagiarism or cheating of any kind you will be reported to the
University’s Student Disciplinary Section.
The answered exam script must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document.
Please do not password protect your document
Convert all pages into a single PDF document. Do not load the pages one by one.
Your answer file must not be more than 20mb in size.
Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
Do not submit answer files that are illegible and unclear so please preview your
script before uploading and ensure that the correct script is uploaded.
Marks awarded for illegibly scanned submission will be the final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination
platforms (including email) will not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for
resubmission.
The mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
, ENG1515
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected
to disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty.
Students experiencing network or load shedding challenges are advised to apply
together with supporting evidence for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the examination
session.
Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC 080 000 1870
or email or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional
contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account will be
considered
If you are submitting a typed response
Use the Arial font.
Use size 14 for any headings and size 12 for the body of your answer.
Use double-spacing for your paragraphs.
From the options available to format your work on the Home tab of the ribbon on your
computer, please click on JUSTIFY to format your work.
Presentation:
Include a cover page with your name, student number and, module code
If you are submitting a typed response - Use the prescribed font sizes, line spacing
and justify paragraphs.
If you are submitting a handwritten response – Make an effort to ensure that your
handwriting is neat and legible. Your answers must be written in black pen and not
pencil as this affects the quality of the scanned paper.
Number your answers correctly and clearly as per each question in the question
paper.
Please do not write in the margin/s.
The exam can be downloaded from 8:00 on the morning of the 10 October 2023 and must
be uploaded by 8:00 on the morning of the 11 October 2023.
Answer both Section A and Section B – both sections are compulsory
Section A has 4 questions and is worth 60 marks
Section B has 1 question and is worth 40 Marks
This exam is not proctored
NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
MANAGE YOUR TIME AND DO NOT LEAVE SUBMISSION TO THE
LAST MINUTE
2
, ENG1515
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
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 (3 marks)
1.2 Cohesion (3 marks)
1.3. Several factors have contributed and still contribute to English being the dominant
language in official spaces, briefly mention TWO of these factors. (4 marks)
[TOTAL for Question 1: 10 marks]
Question 2
Read the following text (Text A) and answer the questions that follow.
Text A
Cable theft in South Africa
1. South Africa is experiencing a rapid increase in the criminal act of cable theft.
This trend of stealing cables affects every citizen in the country.
2. According to South African Police Services, copper cables are mainly stolen from
mines, Transnet, Telkom, Eskom and municipalities. The South African
Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that cable theft costs the
economy between R5 billion and R7 billion per year.
3. Cable theft is thought to be done by people who see this as a way of making
quick money. There are also syndicates who operate in conjunction with
unscrupulous scrap yard dealers.
3
EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
ENG 1515
Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Home
Language
100 Marks
Duration: 24 hours
FIRST EXAMINERS: Dr D Mkhize and Ms Z Mkhize
SECOND EXAMINER: Dr V Mgijima and Mr R Baloyi
This paper consists of 9 pages including this cover page
Instructions:
You are allowed to access your prescribed works and the study material. You are however
not allowed to copy verbatim from your study material. You should write the answers in your
own words and any sources consulted should be cited according to the Harvard referencing
method. In the case of plagiarism or cheating of any kind you will be reported to the
University’s Student Disciplinary Section.
The answered exam script must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document.
Please do not password protect your document
Convert all pages into a single PDF document. Do not load the pages one by one.
Your answer file must not be more than 20mb in size.
Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
Do not submit answer files that are illegible and unclear so please preview your
script before uploading and ensure that the correct script is uploaded.
Marks awarded for illegibly scanned submission will be the final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination
platforms (including email) will not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for
resubmission.
The mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
, ENG1515
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected
to disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty.
Students experiencing network or load shedding challenges are advised to apply
together with supporting evidence for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the examination
session.
Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC 080 000 1870
or email or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional
contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account will be
considered
If you are submitting a typed response
Use the Arial font.
Use size 14 for any headings and size 12 for the body of your answer.
Use double-spacing for your paragraphs.
From the options available to format your work on the Home tab of the ribbon on your
computer, please click on JUSTIFY to format your work.
Presentation:
Include a cover page with your name, student number and, module code
If you are submitting a typed response - Use the prescribed font sizes, line spacing
and justify paragraphs.
If you are submitting a handwritten response – Make an effort to ensure that your
handwriting is neat and legible. Your answers must be written in black pen and not
pencil as this affects the quality of the scanned paper.
Number your answers correctly and clearly as per each question in the question
paper.
Please do not write in the margin/s.
The exam can be downloaded from 8:00 on the morning of the 10 October 2023 and must
be uploaded by 8:00 on the morning of the 11 October 2023.
Answer both Section A and Section B – both sections are compulsory
Section A has 4 questions and is worth 60 marks
Section B has 1 question and is worth 40 Marks
This exam is not proctored
NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
MANAGE YOUR TIME AND DO NOT LEAVE SUBMISSION TO THE
LAST MINUTE
2
, ENG1515
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
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 (3 marks)
1.2 Cohesion (3 marks)
1.3. Several factors have contributed and still contribute to English being the dominant
language in official spaces, briefly mention TWO of these factors. (4 marks)
[TOTAL for Question 1: 10 marks]
Question 2
Read the following text (Text A) and answer the questions that follow.
Text A
Cable theft in South Africa
1. South Africa is experiencing a rapid increase in the criminal act of cable theft.
This trend of stealing cables affects every citizen in the country.
2. According to South African Police Services, copper cables are mainly stolen from
mines, Transnet, Telkom, Eskom and municipalities. The South African
Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that cable theft costs the
economy between R5 billion and R7 billion per year.
3. Cable theft is thought to be done by people who see this as a way of making
quick money. There are also syndicates who operate in conjunction with
unscrupulous scrap yard dealers.
3
