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Question 1: Short Answer Questions
1.1. Discuss how your family's naming practices reflect your cultural values.
Naming practices in many African cultures carry deep significance. They often reflect values such as
respect for ancestors, continuity of family history, or even the emotional context of a child's birth.
For instance, names like Thandiwe (meaning loved) or Jabulile (meaning joy) are often chosen to
express the joy and love that the child brings to the family. These naming practices help to link
individuals to their communities and their ancestral lineage (AFL1501, Study Guide, p.12).
1.2. Describe two ways your home language makes you feel connected to your identity.
Home language plays a central role in expressing one's identity. Speaking a mother tongue is often a
sign of belonging to a particular culture and community. The home language is not only a tool for
communication but also a carrier of cultural beliefs and values that are often not easily translatable
into other languages. The emotional connection to one's home language forms a strong sense of
individual and collective identity (AFL1501, Study Guide, p.14).
Question 1: Short Answer Questions
1.1. Discuss how your family's naming practices reflect your cultural values.
Naming practices in many African cultures carry deep significance. They often reflect values such as
respect for ancestors, continuity of family history, or even the emotional context of a child's birth.
For instance, names like Thandiwe (meaning loved) or Jabulile (meaning joy) are often chosen to
express the joy and love that the child brings to the family. These naming practices help to link
individuals to their communities and their ancestral lineage (AFL1501, Study Guide, p.12).
1.2. Describe two ways your home language makes you feel connected to your identity.
Home language plays a central role in expressing one's identity. Speaking a mother tongue is often a
sign of belonging to a particular culture and community. The home language is not only a tool for
communication but also a carrier of cultural beliefs and values that are often not easily translatable
into other languages. The emotional connection to one's home language forms a strong sense of
individual and collective identity (AFL1501, Study Guide, p.14).
