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Language Through an African Lens - AFL1501 Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025 (Unique Number: 836973) - DUE 30 April 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... AFL1501 Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025 (836973) - DUE 30 April 2025 Structure Question 1 - 30% Short Answer Questions (30 Marks) Question 2 30% Long Questions (30 Marks) Question 3 40% Essay-Type Question (40 Marks) Question 1: Short Answer Questions (30 Marks) Each question carries 6 marks. Define the term "Naming conventions" and discuss the significance in an African culture. (Unit 3.4) In what ways does language relate to identity? Discuss two examples taken from Unit 3.6. Discuss two African cultural ceremonies or occasions where language is used to emphasize identity. (Unit 3.8) Discuss how the use of gestures and forms of address establishes interpersonal relations. (Unit 4.3) In what way do proverbs portray the African worldview? Discuss two examples. (Unit 4.8) Question 2: Long Answer Questions (30 Marks) Each question carries 10 marks. Discuss how Christianity has impacted African naming conventions. (Unit 3.5) Discuss the importance of Multilingualism in multicultural interpersonal relationships. (Unit 4.2.1) Evaluate the intersection of language and religion in the African belief system. (Unit 4.4.2) Question 3: Essay-Type Question (40 Marks) Discuss at essay length the intersection of language, identity, and culture. Using examples from Units 3 and 4, support your arguments.

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AFL1501
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025

UNIQUE NO. 836973
DUE DATE: 30 APRIL 2025

, AFL1501

Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025



Unique Number: 836973

Due Date: 30 April 2025

Language Through an African Lens

Question 1.1

Define the term "Naming conventions" and discuss the significance in an African
culture. (Unit 3.4)

Naming conventions are culturally established rules or traditions that guide how
individuals are named in a society.
In African cultures, naming goes beyond identification. It signifies heritage, spirituality,
and social circumstances. For example:

 Circumstantial Names: Reflect birth events (e.g., “Nthabiseng” – joy in Sotho).
 Lineage/Ancestral Names: Used to honor past relatives or elders.
 Cultural Identity: Naming preserves tribal or ethnic identities and connects
individuals to communal values. These conventions help in maintaining historical
continuity and communal belonging.




Question 1.2

In what ways does language relate to identity? Discuss two examples taken from
Unit 3.6.

Language is a core part of identity, shaping how individuals see themselves and are
perceived by others.

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Liesel Hibbert, Christa van der Walt Multilingual Universities in South Africa
Publisher: 2014 ISBN: 9781783091676 Edition: Unknown

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