ENG1502
Assignment number: 01
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW:
Question 1
Read Unit 1 and Unit 2 of TUT 501
In Unit 1 you were introduced to the concept of Language and its components. Study Unit 1 carefully
and use the knowledge gained to answer this question. You may have noticed that the English language
used in your country varies according to various factors such as ethnicity, geographical location, socio-
economic status, gender, and age. Identify and name two language varieties found in your country.
Provide examples of texts in which the varieties you have identified have been used. Each text must be
between 80-100 words long. By referring closely to the example texts, you have provided, clearly explain
the differences between the varieties.
In South Africa, there are various language varieties spoken by different ethnic groups. Two language
varieties that can be identified are isiZulu and Afrikaans. isiZulu is predominantly spoken by the Zulu
ethnic group, while Afrikaans is spoken mainly by the Afrikaans-speaking community….
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
Assignment number: 01
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW:
Question 1
Read Unit 1 and Unit 2 of TUT 501
In Unit 1 you were introduced to the concept of Language and its components. Study Unit 1 carefully
and use the knowledge gained to answer this question. You may have noticed that the English language
used in your country varies according to various factors such as ethnicity, geographical location, socio-
economic status, gender, and age. Identify and name two language varieties found in your country.
Provide examples of texts in which the varieties you have identified have been used. Each text must be
between 80-100 words long. By referring closely to the example texts, you have provided, clearly explain
the differences between the varieties.
In South Africa, there are various language varieties spoken by different ethnic groups. Two language
varieties that can be identified are isiZulu and Afrikaans. isiZulu is predominantly spoken by the Zulu
ethnic group, while Afrikaans is spoken mainly by the Afrikaans-speaking community….
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
