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, ENG1517 Oct/Nov 2025
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
OCT/NOV 2025
ENG1517
Portfolio Examination
Applied English Literature Foundation Phase – Home Language
100 Marks
10 Hours
Examiners
First: Dr. M.T. Mabunda
Second: Dr. F. Ismail and Prof. C. Chaka
This paper consists of 11 pages.
Instructions:
• The examination will be conducted as an open-book, take-home examination of 10 hours and
is based on this examination question paper.
• The examination paper consists of 5 questions in total.
• Please answer all the questions and ensure questions are answered in accordance with mark
allocations.
• Answer all questions in full, properly-structured sentences and in paragraph form. Do not
use bullets or point form.
• The starting date and time of the examination will be October 2025 at 08:00.
• The duration of the examination session will be 10 hours.
• The examination portal for submission will close on October 2025 at 18:00.
• This question paper is to be downloaded from the Assessment 4 portal on the module site
(ENG1517-25-Y) under myModules.
• The answer script is to be submitted via the same assessment portal on the module site
(ENG1517-25-Y) under myModules.
• In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, you will be severely penalised.
• NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Remember to include your Honesty Declaration (found on the last page) when you submit
your examination.
Additional Student Instructions:
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file, and answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read only” files.
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2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility
and that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination
platforms (including the Invigilator cellphone application, which is not used for
this module’s examination) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
6. Marks awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
7. Marks awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark.
No opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Students may not communicate with other students or request assistance from
others during examinations.
10. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who plagiarise will
be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary
Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero-tolerance
for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
11. Students must ensure their answer scripts are submitted before the closing time
for the examination session.
12. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected per the
examination regulations and will not be marked.
13. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact Dr. Thompson
Madunda (), Dr. Farah Ismail () or Prof.
Chaka Chaka (). Students must reach out for help before
the end of the examination session. Only communication received via the
student’s myLife account will be considered.
14. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not
qualify the student for any special concessions or future assessments.
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SECTION A
ALL the answers in this section MUST be presented in the form of cohesive paragraphs
and not in point form.
After you have read TEXT A, please answer Questions 1.1 to 1.3.
TEXT A
I Dreamed it Was December
I dreamed it was December
and the trees were draped in snow,
that Christmas would be coming;
just a few more weeks to go.
I dreamed we’d have a holiday,
a festive winter break.
We’d give each other presents
and we’d feast on pie and cake.
I dreamed we’d decorate the house
to celebrate the Yule.
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EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
+27 81 278 3372
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, ENG1517 Oct/Nov 2025
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
OCT/NOV 2025
ENG1517
Portfolio Examination
Applied English Literature Foundation Phase – Home Language
100 Marks
10 Hours
Examiners
First: Dr. M.T. Mabunda
Second: Dr. F. Ismail and Prof. C. Chaka
This paper consists of 11 pages.
Instructions:
• The examination will be conducted as an open-book, take-home examination of 10 hours and
is based on this examination question paper.
• The examination paper consists of 5 questions in total.
• Please answer all the questions and ensure questions are answered in accordance with mark
allocations.
• Answer all questions in full, properly-structured sentences and in paragraph form. Do not
use bullets or point form.
• The starting date and time of the examination will be October 2025 at 08:00.
• The duration of the examination session will be 10 hours.
• The examination portal for submission will close on October 2025 at 18:00.
• This question paper is to be downloaded from the Assessment 4 portal on the module site
(ENG1517-25-Y) under myModules.
• The answer script is to be submitted via the same assessment portal on the module site
(ENG1517-25-Y) under myModules.
• In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, you will be severely penalised.
• NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Remember to include your Honesty Declaration (found on the last page) when you submit
your examination.
Additional Student Instructions:
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file, and answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read only” files.
1
, ENG1517 Oct/Nov 2025
2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility
and that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination
platforms (including the Invigilator cellphone application, which is not used for
this module’s examination) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
6. Marks awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
7. Marks awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark.
No opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Students may not communicate with other students or request assistance from
others during examinations.
10. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who plagiarise will
be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary
Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero-tolerance
for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
11. Students must ensure their answer scripts are submitted before the closing time
for the examination session.
12. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected per the
examination regulations and will not be marked.
13. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact Dr. Thompson
Madunda (), Dr. Farah Ismail () or Prof.
Chaka Chaka (). Students must reach out for help before
the end of the examination session. Only communication received via the
student’s myLife account will be considered.
14. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not
qualify the student for any special concessions or future assessments.
2
, ENG1517 Oct/Nov 2025
SECTION A
ALL the answers in this section MUST be presented in the form of cohesive paragraphs
and not in point form.
After you have read TEXT A, please answer Questions 1.1 to 1.3.
TEXT A
I Dreamed it Was December
I dreamed it was December
and the trees were draped in snow,
that Christmas would be coming;
just a few more weeks to go.
I dreamed we’d have a holiday,
a festive winter break.
We’d give each other presents
and we’d feast on pie and cake.
I dreamed we’d decorate the house
to celebrate the Yule.
3
