, CHL2601 Assignment 7
Semester 2 2025
DUE August 2025
Use this document as a guide and for references to answer your assignment
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1 Carefully read the questions below and answer in your own words.
1.1.1 Why is it important for learners to have access to books that represent
their cultural heritage and identity? (2 marks) ‘
It is important because books that reflect a learner’s cultural heritage help them
feel seen, valued, and respected. They strengthen self-identity, build pride in their
background, and create a sense of belonging. Such books also help learners
connect new knowledge to their own experiences, making learning more
meaningful.
1.1.2 How do stories in learners’ literature support the development of
moral reasoning and a learner’s sense of right and wrong? (2 marks)
Stories often show characters facing moral choices and their consequences. By
identifying with these characters, learners think about what is right or wrong and
why. This develops empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to make ethical
decisions in real life.
1.1.3 What role does Africanisation play in ensuring that learners’ literature
reflects the experiences of South African learners? (2 marks)
Africanisation ensures that literature reflects African cultures, histories, and
realities, making it relevant and relatable for South African learners. It challenges
Eurocentric dominance in literature and celebrates African voices, traditions, and
values.
Semester 2 2025
DUE August 2025
Use this document as a guide and for references to answer your assignment
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1 Carefully read the questions below and answer in your own words.
1.1.1 Why is it important for learners to have access to books that represent
their cultural heritage and identity? (2 marks) ‘
It is important because books that reflect a learner’s cultural heritage help them
feel seen, valued, and respected. They strengthen self-identity, build pride in their
background, and create a sense of belonging. Such books also help learners
connect new knowledge to their own experiences, making learning more
meaningful.
1.1.2 How do stories in learners’ literature support the development of
moral reasoning and a learner’s sense of right and wrong? (2 marks)
Stories often show characters facing moral choices and their consequences. By
identifying with these characters, learners think about what is right or wrong and
why. This develops empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to make ethical
decisions in real life.
1.1.3 What role does Africanisation play in ensuring that learners’ literature
reflects the experiences of South African learners? (2 marks)
Africanisation ensures that literature reflects African cultures, histories, and
realities, making it relevant and relatable for South African learners. It challenges
Eurocentric dominance in literature and celebrates African voices, traditions, and
values.
