AFL4802
ASSIGNMENT 3 2024
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
, TOTAL: 100 ASSIGNMENT 03:
Content: This assignment is based on Section C of your AFL4802 guide.
Objective: The main objective of this assignment is to test your knowledge on the different
approaches towards a definition of the concept 'meaning'; to determine if you are
able to distinguish between reference, sense and different sense relations and how
pragmatic theories can be applied to the study of African languages.
Instructions:
• Please rewrite and sign the following declaration at the beginning of your assignment:
I declare that this assignment is my own original work and that all references used have been
acknowledged. I have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work.
Signature …………………………………………………..
• Please complete: My main African language is ..Tsonga.........
Answer ALL the questions:
3.1 Discuss the referential approach towards a theory of meaning in terms of the different types
of associative meaning distinguished by Leech (1981). Refer to examples from
your main African language. /40/
Referential Approach and Types of Associative Meaning According to Leech (1981)
The Referential Approach to Meaning:
The referential approach to meaning centers on how words and expressions relate to real-world
objects, concepts, or events. It focuses on how language represents or refers to external realities.
According to Leech (1981), different types of associative meaning extend beyond a word's literal
definition, adding layers of meaning based on context and usage. These associative meanings
help in understanding the subtle nuances of language, revealing how words can convey complex
ideas and emotions.
Types of Associative Meaning According to Leech (1981):
Connotative Meaning:
2
ASSIGNMENT 3 2024
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
, TOTAL: 100 ASSIGNMENT 03:
Content: This assignment is based on Section C of your AFL4802 guide.
Objective: The main objective of this assignment is to test your knowledge on the different
approaches towards a definition of the concept 'meaning'; to determine if you are
able to distinguish between reference, sense and different sense relations and how
pragmatic theories can be applied to the study of African languages.
Instructions:
• Please rewrite and sign the following declaration at the beginning of your assignment:
I declare that this assignment is my own original work and that all references used have been
acknowledged. I have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work.
Signature …………………………………………………..
• Please complete: My main African language is ..Tsonga.........
Answer ALL the questions:
3.1 Discuss the referential approach towards a theory of meaning in terms of the different types
of associative meaning distinguished by Leech (1981). Refer to examples from
your main African language. /40/
Referential Approach and Types of Associative Meaning According to Leech (1981)
The Referential Approach to Meaning:
The referential approach to meaning centers on how words and expressions relate to real-world
objects, concepts, or events. It focuses on how language represents or refers to external realities.
According to Leech (1981), different types of associative meaning extend beyond a word's literal
definition, adding layers of meaning based on context and usage. These associative meanings
help in understanding the subtle nuances of language, revealing how words can convey complex
ideas and emotions.
Types of Associative Meaning According to Leech (1981):
Connotative Meaning:
2
