, ENG1502 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 16 APRIL 2026
QUESTION 1: True/False Statements
Read the following statements. Indicate whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE and
provide a reason for your answer.
1.1 Language as a system of rules means that there is a set of rules that applies to all
languages; however, the rules exclude orthography.
Language as a system includes orthography (writing systems) as one of its components.
According to Delahunty and Garvey (2010:38) as cited in Unit 1 of the study guide, "The most
commonly cited language components are phonetics/phonology, morphology, vocabulary,
orthography/spelling/writing, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse" (Tutorial Letter 501,
Unit 1, p. 8). Orthography is explicitly included as part of the language system, not excluded
from it.
1.2 The study of physiological qualities of speech sounds is known as phonology.
FALSE
The study of physiological qualities of speech sounds, how sounds are produced using the
human vocal apparatus is actually phonetics, specifically articulatory phonetics. As explained in
Unit 3, "The study of sound production is referred to as phonetics and phonology. At the level of
phonetics, we study the speech sounds, how they are articulated, articulatory phonetics"
(Tutorial Letter 501, Unit 3, p. 28). Phonology, by contrast, "studies the ways in which the
sounds are combined, and patterned" (Tutorial Letter 501, Unit 3, p. 28).
DUE 16 APRIL 2026
QUESTION 1: True/False Statements
Read the following statements. Indicate whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE and
provide a reason for your answer.
1.1 Language as a system of rules means that there is a set of rules that applies to all
languages; however, the rules exclude orthography.
Language as a system includes orthography (writing systems) as one of its components.
According to Delahunty and Garvey (2010:38) as cited in Unit 1 of the study guide, "The most
commonly cited language components are phonetics/phonology, morphology, vocabulary,
orthography/spelling/writing, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse" (Tutorial Letter 501,
Unit 1, p. 8). Orthography is explicitly included as part of the language system, not excluded
from it.
1.2 The study of physiological qualities of speech sounds is known as phonology.
FALSE
The study of physiological qualities of speech sounds, how sounds are produced using the
human vocal apparatus is actually phonetics, specifically articulatory phonetics. As explained in
Unit 3, "The study of sound production is referred to as phonetics and phonology. At the level of
phonetics, we study the speech sounds, how they are articulated, articulatory phonetics"
(Tutorial Letter 501, Unit 3, p. 28). Phonology, by contrast, "studies the ways in which the
sounds are combined, and patterned" (Tutorial Letter 501, Unit 3, p. 28).
