AFL1501 Assignment 1 Semester 1 Memo | Due 31 March 2025

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AFL1501 Assignment 1 Semester 1 | Due 31 March 2025. All questions answered. Instructions: Complete all three parts. Critically analyse the module content and deliver coherent responses. Use pertinent examples from personal experiences, scholarly literature, or real-world scenarios to substantiate your points. Engagement with peers must be respectful and beneficial. Section 1: Module-Specific Question (30 Marks) Question: In Unit 1, we explore the concept of language as a process and the importance of context in communication. Explore how language shapes our perception and understanding of the world. Please include two instances from different cultures that illustrate the point to support your response. Mark Allocation: Clear understanding of language as a process (10 marks) Explanation of how context affects meaning (10 marks) Relevant examples from different cultural contexts (10 marks) Section 2: Argumentative Response (30 Marks) Question: Some scholars argue that misunderstandings in communication occur because individuals from different backgrounds interpret language differently based on their social and cultural context. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Present a well-reasoned argument supporting your position. Mark Allocation: Clarity of argument (10 marks) Use of relevant theoretical perspectives (10 marks) Supporting evidence and examples (10 marks) Section 3: Interactions with Other Students (40 Marks) Interact with no less than eight (8) students in your group in no less than 150 words by addressing the arguments in Section 2. You should aim to contribute meaningfully to the conversation with each thoughtful remark. Responses ought to be eight to ten sentences or longer and ought to do one of the following: concur with a colleague and offer additional opinions or instances. Politely disagree and offer an alternative viewpoint. To keep the conversation going, ask a question that gets people thinking.