CZA HIGH SCHOOL

*LEARNER CALA GUIDE *

*Learning Area:* HERITAGE STUDIES

*Level* *U6*
*Name of learner:...
*Cand. No*..........
*Class:*..............
*School:*............
*Date:*................

CULTURAL HERITAGE-INDIGENOUS CULTURAL PRCTISES

- INDIGENOUS MARRIAGES

*SUBTOPIC :*

*Marriage*

*COMPETENCE /SKILLS*
*°Research skills*
*°Problem solving skills*
*°Critical thinking*
*BACKGROUND*

*Marriage is an important institution in Indigenous societies. However,

this institution is facing challenges from various factors such high rates
of divorce, non payment of lobola and some people are opting not to get
married at all.*

*ACTIVITIES*

*THE CALA*

*The CALA consists of three parts, namely : *PART A, PART B AND

PART C*

*YOU ARE ADVISED TO ATTEMPT ALL THE THREE PARTS*

*PART A*

*You are expected to carry out a research on:*

~typical marriage procedures during a marriage ceremony of a cultural
group you have studied . (10)
~explain the importance of each stage in the marriage ceremony. (10)

*PART B*

*You are expected to:*

~make an assessment of the causes of high divorce rates amongst

couples . (10)

*PART C*

*You are expected to :*

~Explore ways which minimise divorce in Indigenous societies.(20)

*How you will be assessed*

*Marks will be awarded by the facilitator for your research evidence.*

*Major focus will be on :*
~*detailed research on typical marriage procedures during a customary
marriage*
~*detailed and informed explanation on each stage or procedure*
~*provide mature and logical suggestions on how to minimize divorce
in Indigenous societies*

~*fluent, concise and good English will earn you higher marks.*
~*timeous work submission*

*CALA TIPS*
°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
° *You will be assessed out of 50 marks*
° *You are free to consult your peers, local resource persons such as
church leaders, elders, parents, and others as you gather information
about marriage*
~*You are strongly advised to use your textbooks and the internet on all
aspects of your research*
*Plagiarism and copying from your fellow learners will not earn you
high marks*