MAY 2023
ENG1514
ASSIGNMENT2
SEMESTER 1 2023
, ENG1514
ASSIGNMENT 2
INSTRUCTIONS
There are two parts to this assignment. Answer ALL questions that have been set. The
first part asks knowledge-based questions. The second part requires you to apply the
knowledge you have gained in Units 3 and 4 in answering questions based on the text
provided. Each part is marked out of 25 and the total mark for the assignment is 50.
NOTE: Before you start this assignment, please go to pages 3 and 4 of Tutorial Letter
501 (The Study Guide) to review the Outcomes and Assessment Criteria for Units 3 and
4. Use the Outcomes and Assessment criteria as guide for answering your questions.
Part One
1a Which communicative skills are acquired when a person first encounters a
language?
Speaking, listening and reading skills
1b Which communication skills can a person be taught once they have acquired a
language?
Literacy skills. Reading and writing are productive communication skills
Receptive skills speaking and listening
2 Remembering and responding are two of the six stages in the listening process. In
your own words, explain the difference between the two stages.
3a Developing reading skills aid in developing writing skills.
List two aspects of reading that help in developing writing skills.
ENG1514
ASSIGNMENT2
SEMESTER 1 2023
, ENG1514
ASSIGNMENT 2
INSTRUCTIONS
There are two parts to this assignment. Answer ALL questions that have been set. The
first part asks knowledge-based questions. The second part requires you to apply the
knowledge you have gained in Units 3 and 4 in answering questions based on the text
provided. Each part is marked out of 25 and the total mark for the assignment is 50.
NOTE: Before you start this assignment, please go to pages 3 and 4 of Tutorial Letter
501 (The Study Guide) to review the Outcomes and Assessment Criteria for Units 3 and
4. Use the Outcomes and Assessment criteria as guide for answering your questions.
Part One
1a Which communicative skills are acquired when a person first encounters a
language?
Speaking, listening and reading skills
1b Which communication skills can a person be taught once they have acquired a
language?
Literacy skills. Reading and writing are productive communication skills
Receptive skills speaking and listening
2 Remembering and responding are two of the six stages in the listening process. In
your own words, explain the difference between the two stages.
3a Developing reading skills aid in developing writing skills.
List two aspects of reading that help in developing writing skills.
