CHL2601 ASSIGNMENT 5 ANSWERS 2025

CHL2601
ASSIGNMENT 5
ANSWERS 2025




CHL2601 ASSIGNMENT 5 ANSWERS
2025

, CHL2601

ASSESSMENT 5



QUESTION 1 (20 marks)



1.1 Defining the Additive Language Approach (4 marks)



Key Idea: The additive language approach values and builds upon a child's existing
linguistic repertoire (their home language). It doesn't replace the home language
with the new language (LoLT or FAL), but rather *adds* the new language. It
promotes bilingualism/multilingualism and sees the child's first language as an asset.



* **Your Definition:** "The additive language approach in children's literature
recognizes the importance of a child's home language and culture. It aims to build
upon this existing foundation by introducing new languages and literacies without
diminishing or replacing the child's first language. It fosters a positive attitude
towards multilingualism and uses children's literature to celebrate diverse linguistic
and cultural backgrounds."



1.2 Favourite Children's Books (6 marks)



* Choose books you know well and can relate to language/cultural themes. Here
are some possible choices and WHY they might be good for this course: