UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

Supplementary Examinations
Jan/Feb 2023

ENG2611

APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATIONS AND INTERMEDIATE PHASE-

FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

100 marks
48 hours

This paper consists of 4 pages.

Instructions:
You are allowed to access your study material. You are however not allowed to copy
verbatim from your study material. You should write the answers in your own words
and any sources consulted should be cited according to the Harvard referencing
method. In the case of plagiarism or cheating of any kind you will be reported to the
University’s Student Disciplinary Section.

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The exam can be downloaded on 24 January 19:00 and must be uploaded by 26

January 19.00
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Answer all the questions
The paper is out of a 100 Marks
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QUESTON 1
1.1 Imagine that you are in an English First Additional Language (EFAL) classroom
giving your learners guidance on how to study one of their prescribed literary texts.
Choose a literary text that you have taught or studied to explain how you would
use one of the critical reading strategies to assist your learners understand such
text better. Your answer should not exceed 120 words. (10)
1.2 How would you ensure that all the learners are accommodated in a multicultural
classroom? Discuss your answer by citing one of the principles of a good multicultural
curriculum. Your answer should not exceed 80 words. In your answer, explain how
you would use one of the principles of a good multicultural curriculum. Your answer
should not exceed 80 words. (6)
1.3 What could be the benefits of using technology platforms, such as WhatsApp, for
your students when they read and study a literary setwork for group-work? Your
answer should be between 40 and 60 words. (4)
1.4 Analyse each of the scenarios presented below and answer the accompanying
questions:
1.4.1 ‘A mother talking to her child about the need to reduce the time the child spends
on their PlayStation games and focus more on schoolwork’. What tone would the
mother use here? (2)
1.4.2 ‘A school principal is requesting teachers to concentrate on supporting learners
emotionally in addition to supporting them cognitively.’ Describe the setting in the
situation. (2)
1.4.3 ‘The Chief Invigilator at an exam writing centre explaining how first examiners
and moderators should conduct the assessment of the English Paper for the final
examinations. What do we call the type of technical terminology that would likely be
used by the Chief Invigilator here? (2)
Sub-total [26]
QUESTION 2
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.

South Africa, my beloved

By Natasha Moller

South Africa, my beloved

I dream of you at night
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I dream of your beauty surrounding me amidst the greatness of the Drakensberg

Your gentle smile caressing my cheek on top of Table Mountain
Your stillness that surprises me around the corner at first light of the Karoo
Your rich and vibrant soul that leads me across the streets of Jozi

South Africa my beloved

I dream of you at night
I dream of your light and compassion and warmth, is it still there? Hidden behind the
greed and the evil
Your spirit of Ubuntu that captured our hearts, now almost forgotten
Your leaders that once stood tall, and taught the world what it means to love and not
to hate
Your people that against all odds joined hands and forgave
South Africa my beloved
I dream of you at night

I dream of our children playing together safely under your African sun
I dream of a rainbow nation rising up stronger than before
I dream of justice and fairness and good that prevails
I dream of a better tomorrow and a future for all

South Africa my beloved

I dream of you at night

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2.1 Identify and explain at least two possible themes that the speaker explores in the
above poem. (6)

2.2 Quote two phrases which talk to the speaker’s favourable attitude towards his
subject in the second stanza. (2)
2.3 Why would you say that there is a change in tone with what the speaker said in
stanza 4? (2)
2.4 What is your understanding of the ‘spirit of Ubuntu’ in stanza 4? (2)

2.5 Refer to stanza 6, “I dream of your children playing together safely under the South
African sun.” What is the speaker alluding to in the context of the history of South
Africa? Provide a brief explanation (Do not exceed 40 words). (4)
2.6 What does the speaker imply by ‘rainbow nation’ in stanza 6? Briefly explain. (2)
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2.7 In your opinion, why is the speaker emphasising ‘at night’ when referencing his
dreams about the ‘beloved’ country? (2)
2.8 In the context of a multiracial class of learners, what message would you share
with your learners after going through this poem? (4)
Subtotal = [24]
QUESTION 3
Leland et al. (2013) states that today and tomorrow’s students need to find a way to
make traditional and classic literature fit into a technological world. Using this
assertion, write an essay in which you discuss the significance of technology in
teaching and learning literary texts and how you would encourage your own students
to integrate technology into their own learning. You can make use of literary texts you
have studied, or you are teaching to provide examples. Make sure that you discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for teaching and learning.
Write a properly structured essay of about 500 to 700 words (one and a half pages if
the assignment is handwritten) using - standard English grammar. You should edit and
proof-read your essay before you submit it.
Subtotal = [50]
GRAND TOTAL [100]