ENG1503
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 10 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 10 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
[Both Q1 and Q2 are answered]
Question ONE (Text A )
Students with disabilities have not been fully welcomed in higher education in spite of litigation, court cases,
and positive shifts in public perceptions. The transition from high school to college is challenging for students
without disabilities. Students with disabilities often get overlooked by their institution and overwhelmed
during this transition, contributing to an achievement gap for these students. Adapted from: Instruction:
With reference to text A above, should people with special needs (disabilities) be treated the same way as
people without any special needs (disabilities)? AGREE or DISAGREE with the above statement and provide
THREE arguments to support your stance. Use the reference provided below to support your argument.
REFERENCE LINKS: 4 (50 MARKS)
Answer:
To take the stance of AGREEING with the statement that people with disabilities should be treated the same
way as those without disabilities, despite the arguments presented in Text A, requires a nuanced perspective.
Here are three arguments to support this stance:
1. Promotion of Equality and Inclusion: Treating people with disabilities the same as those without
disabilities promotes the fundamental principle of equality. It sends a message that all individuals,
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 10 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 10 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
[Both Q1 and Q2 are answered]
Question ONE (Text A )
Students with disabilities have not been fully welcomed in higher education in spite of litigation, court cases,
and positive shifts in public perceptions. The transition from high school to college is challenging for students
without disabilities. Students with disabilities often get overlooked by their institution and overwhelmed
during this transition, contributing to an achievement gap for these students. Adapted from: Instruction:
With reference to text A above, should people with special needs (disabilities) be treated the same way as
people without any special needs (disabilities)? AGREE or DISAGREE with the above statement and provide
THREE arguments to support your stance. Use the reference provided below to support your argument.
REFERENCE LINKS: 4 (50 MARKS)
Answer:
To take the stance of AGREEING with the statement that people with disabilities should be treated the same
way as those without disabilities, despite the arguments presented in Text A, requires a nuanced perspective.
Here are three arguments to support this stance:
1. Promotion of Equality and Inclusion: Treating people with disabilities the same as those without
disabilities promotes the fundamental principle of equality. It sends a message that all individuals,
