ENG2611
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 15 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 15 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTIONS
1. Reading is not only a mechanical process of looking at and recognizing words and absorbing
them; it is a critical process of recognising words, absorbing their meaning on different levels
and in different ways and then processing the information in our minds to obtain a deeper
understanding of ourselves, other people and the world (TL501 2020: 8)
1.1 Identify any two crucial aspects of the critical reading process from the given explanation.
In your opinion, why are they important in this process? (3 marks)
Answer:
i. Recognizing Words and Absorbing Meaning: This aspect involves not only visually
identifying words but also comprehending their meaning at various levels. In my
opinion It's important because it forms the foundation of understanding the text's
content and context. Without effectively recognizing words and absorbing their
meaning, readers cannot engage with the text in a meaningful way.
ii. Processing Information for Deeper Understanding: After recognizing words and
absorbing their meaning, readers need to process the information in their minds to gain
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 15 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 15 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTIONS
1. Reading is not only a mechanical process of looking at and recognizing words and absorbing
them; it is a critical process of recognising words, absorbing their meaning on different levels
and in different ways and then processing the information in our minds to obtain a deeper
understanding of ourselves, other people and the world (TL501 2020: 8)
1.1 Identify any two crucial aspects of the critical reading process from the given explanation.
In your opinion, why are they important in this process? (3 marks)
Answer:
i. Recognizing Words and Absorbing Meaning: This aspect involves not only visually
identifying words but also comprehending their meaning at various levels. In my
opinion It's important because it forms the foundation of understanding the text's
content and context. Without effectively recognizing words and absorbing their
meaning, readers cannot engage with the text in a meaningful way.
ii. Processing Information for Deeper Understanding: After recognizing words and
absorbing their meaning, readers need to process the information in their minds to gain
