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ENG2611 October/November 2024 | Due 22 October 2024. All questions answered. SECTION A Read the questions below carefully and write all your responses in paragraph form. QUESTION 1 1.1. According to Leland et al. (2013), we need to understand that texts often embrace cultural ideas and, therefore, we should be sensitive to the ideas associated with specific cultures when reading. How can being sensitive to the cultural context of a text help readers avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations of its themes and characters?
(5 marks)
1.2. ‘Fan fiction is a genre of writing usually on the internet where people add, extend or create new storylines to existing narratives’ (Leland et al., 2013: 54).
Consider the above quote from Leland et al. and discuss how fan fiction allows for the exploration of themes, characters, or perspectives that may be underrepresented or marginalised in the original works? What cultural significance does this hold?
(5 marks)
QUESTION 2
Study the extract below (Text A) from ‘Eight Days: A Story of Haiti’ by Edwidge Danticat (2010:4) and answer the questions that follow. Text A
2.1. In your own words explain the difference between foundation phase and intermediate phase. (4 marks)
2.2. Text A could be suitable for both Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase literacy lessons, depending on how it is used and the objectives of the lesson. In two paragraphs, discuss the suitability of Text A for both phases. Each paragraph must contain FOUR different points on why it would be suitable for each phase.
(16 marks)
2.3. Discuss FIVE different ways multicultural texts can be used to engage students with real-world issues beyond the classroom? 2.4. With reference to Text A, explain how the narrative and visual elements can facilitate multidisciplinary learning and understanding in an English FAL class.
(5 marks)
2.5 Create TWO post-reading multimodal activities based on Text A for an English FAL class. Explain why you have chosen these activities with reference to the text.
(5 marks)
[Total: 40]
Section Total:
50 Marks
SECTION B
QUESTION 3
Meier and Hartell (2009) suggest that because [South Africa] is a diverse country, it is understandable that South African classrooms will be highly diversified. The problem, however, is that although democracy has been a critical characteristic of South Africa for over two decades, it is still a vague concept to many.
Meier, C. & Hartell, C. 2009. Handling cultural diversity in education in South Africa. Education and Ethnicity/Special Edition, 6(2), 176-179.
In an essay of between 800-1000 words discuss why this vague understanding of democracy is a problem for multicultural learning. Your essay should also touch on some ways in which inclusive and fair education in South African classrooms could be implemented. Refer to at least THREE academic sources to write your essay. Include a reference list of all the sources you have referred to at the end of your essay.
Your discussion should include the following:
An introductory paragraph in which you outline the topic and your understanding of the question.
Three body paragraphs in which you:
1) Discuss the statement made by Meier and Hartell. What do they mean that democracy is a vague concept in the classroom?
2) Discuss why classrooms may not be as inclusive as they should be.
3) Suggest some ways in which classrooms could become more diversified.
A concluding paragraph in which you summarise the points discussed in your three body paragraphs.
NB:
Remember to write in full, flowing, grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs.
Remember to acknowledge any sources that you consult; sources must be cited in the body of your essay and in your bibliography.
DO NOT use subheadings or bullet points.
DO NOT exceed the word limit; any content presented after the word limit has been reached will not be marked.
Section Total: 50 Marks
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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