ENG1502
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 16 APRIL 2026
, 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
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 16 APRIL 2026
, 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
