TMA Cover Form

FACULTY OF LANGUAGE STUDIES

TMA COVER FORM: U214B Worlds of English II

U214B TMA

Semester 1, 2018-2019
Cut-off date: Week 10
Length: 1500-2000 words
Question
The English writing system as argued by Hanley (2010) is a difficult system for
children to learn. Discuss problems of learning to write in English, drawing on
Reading A of Unit 3 in U214 course Book 2.
Areas of Discussion
Areas of discussing the TMA’s topic are related to U214B course Book 2, Units 1 & 2
and specifically Unit 3.
Important Guidelines

Discussing the TMA’s subject matter has to draw on the following ideas:
1. The English writing system (5 pts)
2. The relationship between spoken and written English (5pts)
3. Advantages and disadvantages of English orthography (5 pts)
4. Social perspectives on Literacy (5pts)
N.B. Students need to read in depth Unit 3, Reading A and think about the TMA
questions as they read. Students need to take notes from Unit 3 on the social
perspectives on literacy, grapheme – phoneme relationship and the advantages and
disadvantages of English.
When writing, students need to pay attention to structure, layout and correct language
and use appropriate referencing and citation.Please note that, in addition to the
textbook materials, students are strongly recommended to consult two or more of the
following references.