Student number:
Name and surname:
Department of African Languages, Unisa
AFL1501: Language through an African Lens
Name of instructor: Dr JO Nene
Name of TA: Marillize Burger
Group Number:
Due date: 09 May 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
INTRODUCTION………………………………………….3
TASK 1: PORTFOLIO ACTIVITIS (SCREENSHOTS)…….3-7
What I have learnt concerning myself as I have worked through the units…….8
Second portfolio activity ………………………………………………8
,What role does storytelling have in perpetuating cultural ideas and traditions…
8
What role do ecolect and idiolect have in storytelling…………..9
Nomathamsanqa’s idiolects and ecolect as compared to the one from her rural
community ……………………………………………………………………..9
How did the play or the story affected Nomathamsanqa’s understanding and
realisation of her culture……………………………………………………..9-10
My own idiolect and ecolect and how it differs from that of people from my
geographical area…………………………………………………………………10
THIRD PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY ……………………………………………….10
Introduction …………………………………………………………………10
My opinion about the photo of group of people from Limpopo family……..10-11
My family tree …………………………………………………………………..11
Answers to Unit 3.3 questions………………………………………………… 11-13
FORTH PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY ……………………………………………….13
Re-working of my assessment 05 based on comments received from two
fellow students
…………………………………………………………………………….13-18
Influences which I regard as a driving force behind changes instituted by me in
assignment 05………………………………………………………………………..18-20
Screen shots of my original assessment 5…………………………………….20-24
, Final reflections …………………………………………………………………..24-27
Bibliography ……………………………………………………………………….28
Academic declaration of honesty………………………………………….28
Introduction
Language through an African lens as a module is specifically focused on
understanding and sensitivity to linguistic and cultural diversity. It is also focused on
appreciating our cultural background and those of the others within our societies. It
accordingly uses the principle of Ubuntu to facilitate unity amongst different
individuals regardless of colour and traditions. This project will discuss the
fundamental aspects I learnt from this module and how they have affected my former
stance about certain issues relating to the subject matter. Aspects such as the
structure of my family, idiolect, perspectives on the principle of Ubuntu and the
importance of traditional practices will also be discussed.
TASK 1
Screen shoots 1 and 2 (discussions)