UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2025
PLS1502
Introduction to African Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
First examiners: Ms. G. Ndlazi Second examiner: Dr E Mkhwanazi
Ms. T Modiselle
Mr. M Lepuru
This paper consists of five (5) pages.
Particular instructions for this examination question paper:
1. This is a “take home”, closed book examination. You have 3 hours to complete it.
2. This module is invigilated via the Invigilator App, and you must follow the instructions
pertaining to the Invigilator App.
3. Assessments invigilated by the Invigilator App require a student to activate the QR
code. The QR code is available for activation 15 minutes before the start time of the
examination and 30 minutes after the official start time of the examination. Students
who fail to activate the QR code within the available 45 minutes will be deemed not
to have used the invigilation or proctoring tools and will have their final marks
withheld.
4. The TurnItin Tool has been enabled.
5. This examination entails Two (2) sections. Students are expected to choose one (1)
question to answer in section 1 and one (1) question to answer in section 2.
6. Each essay should be between 900 - 1000 words in length.
7. Focus on responding to the question/topic. Make your argument in response to the
question.
8. Type your name, student number and the module code on your examination script. Also
number your answers correctly.
9. Do not copy work from anyone else or from any other source.
10. Typing of essay is mandatory for this exam. Handwritten essays are not accepted.
11. Your examination script should be uploaded in PDF format.
12. Your examination script should be uploaded within the allocated time, on the myExams
Tool (https://chs.myexams.unisa.ac.za/). Please submit one version of your script and
ensure that your script comprises of just one document.
13. Take a screenshot of your confirmation of submission as evidence of your submission.
14. Examination rules apply.
15. Please read Unisa's online examination rules carefully before the exam.
16. DO NOT forget to save your work as you are typing your essay.
, PLS1502
May/June 2025
PLS1502
Date: 29 May 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into the YOUR EXAM QR CODE & EXAM
Invigilator App and scan this QR code. ACCESS CODE
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can
alternatively enter the Exam Access Code below the QR code
to start the invigilation.
If you finish your assessment before the app timer has run out,
you need to press the ‘Finish Assessment’ button and follow
instructions before you exit or minimise the app.
Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment, unless
otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only
scan this QR code once. Exam Access Code: 179fc6b8
The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of your
examination script after the assessment. Please follow the
instructions on the app and take note that your academic
institution may still require you to submit your script on the
relevant portal.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it
should therefore be scanned as soon as possible after the
assessment commencement time.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not allowed to
minimise or leave the app during your assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer displayed in
the Invigilator may vary depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
If you only have one device, you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the ‘Access
Browser’ button in the top right corner of your app.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo request,
which you should then perform as soon as possible.
CONFIDENTIAL
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May/June 2025
PLS1502
Introduction to African Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
First examiners: Ms. G. Ndlazi Second examiner: Dr E Mkhwanazi
Ms. T Modiselle
Mr. M Lepuru
This paper consists of five (5) pages.
Particular instructions for this examination question paper:
1. This is a “take home”, closed book examination. You have 3 hours to complete it.
2. This module is invigilated via the Invigilator App, and you must follow the instructions
pertaining to the Invigilator App.
3. Assessments invigilated by the Invigilator App require a student to activate the QR
code. The QR code is available for activation 15 minutes before the start time of the
examination and 30 minutes after the official start time of the examination. Students
who fail to activate the QR code within the available 45 minutes will be deemed not
to have used the invigilation or proctoring tools and will have their final marks
withheld.
4. The TurnItin Tool has been enabled.
5. This examination entails Two (2) sections. Students are expected to choose one (1)
question to answer in section 1 and one (1) question to answer in section 2.
6. Each essay should be between 900 - 1000 words in length.
7. Focus on responding to the question/topic. Make your argument in response to the
question.
8. Type your name, student number and the module code on your examination script. Also
number your answers correctly.
9. Do not copy work from anyone else or from any other source.
10. Typing of essay is mandatory for this exam. Handwritten essays are not accepted.
11. Your examination script should be uploaded in PDF format.
12. Your examination script should be uploaded within the allocated time, on the myExams
Tool (https://chs.myexams.unisa.ac.za/). Please submit one version of your script and
ensure that your script comprises of just one document.
13. Take a screenshot of your confirmation of submission as evidence of your submission.
14. Examination rules apply.
15. Please read Unisa's online examination rules carefully before the exam.
16. DO NOT forget to save your work as you are typing your essay.
, PLS1502
May/June 2025
PLS1502
Date: 29 May 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into the YOUR EXAM QR CODE & EXAM
Invigilator App and scan this QR code. ACCESS CODE
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can
alternatively enter the Exam Access Code below the QR code
to start the invigilation.
If you finish your assessment before the app timer has run out,
you need to press the ‘Finish Assessment’ button and follow
instructions before you exit or minimise the app.
Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment, unless
otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only
scan this QR code once. Exam Access Code: 179fc6b8
The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of your
examination script after the assessment. Please follow the
instructions on the app and take note that your academic
institution may still require you to submit your script on the
relevant portal.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it
should therefore be scanned as soon as possible after the
assessment commencement time.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not allowed to
minimise or leave the app during your assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer displayed in
the Invigilator may vary depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
If you only have one device, you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the ‘Access
Browser’ button in the top right corner of your app.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo request,
which you should then perform as soon as possible.
CONFIDENTIAL
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