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ENG3701 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 16 September 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.6.7-1.7.1-1.7.3.9. Ensure your success with us.. Read the following texts and answer the question that follows. 1. Silva, P. (1997). Nation building with language(s): South Africa. 2. Schneider, E.W. (2007). Nation building with language(s): South Africa. (If you click on the links above, it will take you to the article.) Full reference Schneider, E. W. (2007). Postcolonial English Varieties Around the World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (You only have Chapter 5.2 for reference.) Silva, P. (1997). ‘The lexis of South African English reflections of a multilingual society’, in Schneider, Edgar W. (ed.), Englishes around the World. 2 vols. Amsterdam: John Benjamins, pp. 159–176. Question Both Silva (1997) and Schneider (2007) discuss the role of language in shaping identity and communication in South Africa, but they approach the topic from different perspectives. In an essay of approximately 1500 words, compare their arguments regarding the significance of linguistic diversity, the role of English, and the implications for national unity. How do their views converge, and where do they diverge? Support your analysis with evidence from both texts. Originality and citations are the twin pillars of this assignment. Guidelines for answering the comparative essay question: 1. Understand the question Break down the question: The question asks you to compare Silva and Schneider’s arguments regarding linguistic diversity, the role of English, and implications for South African identity. Focus on where their perspectives converge and diverge. Key themes to address: • Linguistic diversity and its importance. • The role of English in South Africa. • Implications for national unity and identity. 2. Plan your essay structure ENG 3701 Assignment 03 A well-organised essay should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essays should not have subheadings. Introduction Start with a hook: Highlight the broader significance of language policy in shaping national identity and addressing historical inequalities Provide context: Briefly introduce the linguistic diversity of South Africa and the challenges it presents. Present your thesis statement: Clearly outline where the authors converge and diverge in their arguments. Body Organise your body paragraphs around points of similarity and differences. Conclusion Summarise the main points of similarities and differences. Reflect on the significance of the author’s arguments for addressing South Africa’s linguistic challenges. End with a thought-provoking statement or call to action.

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Language, Identity, and Nation-Building: A Comparative Analysis of Silva (1997) and
Schneider (2007) on South Africa’s Linguistic Diversity

Introduction

Language is central to South Africa’s identity and future. Under apartheid, language policies
enforced segregation and inequality, leaving deep scars. After 1994, the new democratic
government recognised eleven official languages to reflect the country’s diversity and heal
past divisions. Yet, English continues to hold a powerful position as a lingua franca. Both P.
Silva (1997) and E.W. Schneider (2007) discuss these tensions but approach them
differently. Silva examines how South African English mirrors the country’s multilingual
society through vocabulary and borrowing, linking linguistic diversity to social realities.
Schneider, using his Dynamic Model of Postcolonial Englishes, places South African English
within a broader global and historical framework, exploring how English adapts and
indigenises after colonialism. This essay compares their arguments on linguistic diversity,
the role of English, and national unity, highlighting where their ideas converge and diverge.
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