CHL2601
ASSIGNMENT 7
ANSWERS 2025
CHL2601 ASSIGNMENT 7 ANSWERS
2025
, CHL2601 ASSESSMENT 7
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Why is it important for learners to have access to books that represent
their cultural heritage and identity?
- It helps learners feel seen and valued, builds pride in who they are, and supports
their sense of belonging. It also supports language development and cultural
continuity by connecting children to their roots and to diverse communities.
1.1.2 How do stories in learners’ literature support the development of moral
reasoning and a learner’s sense of right and wrong?
- Stories present characters facing choices and consequences, showing values like
honesty, kindness, fairness, and courage. Discussing these situations helps learners
compare actions with their own beliefs and practice making ethical decisions.
1.1.3 What role does Africanisation play in ensuring that learners’ literature
reflects the experiences of South African learners?
- Africanisation ensures stories speak in local languages, use familiar landscapes,
customs, and social contexts, and feature characters that learners can relate to. It
makes literature more relevant, respectful of diverse cultures, and empowering for
learners.
1.1.4 How do the characteristics of each genre (poetry, drama, fiction and non-
fiction) differ from one another?
ASSIGNMENT 7
ANSWERS 2025
CHL2601 ASSIGNMENT 7 ANSWERS
2025
, CHL2601 ASSESSMENT 7
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Why is it important for learners to have access to books that represent
their cultural heritage and identity?
- It helps learners feel seen and valued, builds pride in who they are, and supports
their sense of belonging. It also supports language development and cultural
continuity by connecting children to their roots and to diverse communities.
1.1.2 How do stories in learners’ literature support the development of moral
reasoning and a learner’s sense of right and wrong?
- Stories present characters facing choices and consequences, showing values like
honesty, kindness, fairness, and courage. Discussing these situations helps learners
compare actions with their own beliefs and practice making ethical decisions.
1.1.3 What role does Africanisation play in ensuring that learners’ literature
reflects the experiences of South African learners?
- Africanisation ensures stories speak in local languages, use familiar landscapes,
customs, and social contexts, and feature characters that learners can relate to. It
makes literature more relevant, respectful of diverse cultures, and empowering for
learners.
1.1.4 How do the characteristics of each genre (poetry, drama, fiction and non-
fiction) differ from one another?
