ENG2612/101/0/2024

Tutorial Letter 101/0/2024

Applied English Language for Foundation

and Intermediate Phase - Home Language
ENG2612
Year Module

Department of English Studies

This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.

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 CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 3
4 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Lecturer(s) ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Department ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 University ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................................. 4
5.1 Prescribed book(s) .......................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Recommended book(s) ................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)...................................................................................................................... 5
5.4 Library services and resources infromation ..................................................................................................... 5
6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 The Unisa First-Year Experience Programme ................................................................................................ 7
7 STUDY PLAN .................................................................................................................................................. 8
8 PRACTICAL WORK ....................................................................................................................................... 9
9 ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 9
9.1 Assessment criteria ......................................................................................................................................... 9
9.2 Assessment plan ........................................................................................................................................... 14
9.3 Assessment due dates .................................................................................................................................. 14
9.4 Submission of assessments .......................................................................................................................... 15
9.5 The assessments .......................................................................................................................................... 16
9.6 Other assessment methods ........................................................................................................................... 20
9.7 The examination ............................................................................................................................................ 20
9.7.1 Invigilation/proctoring ..................................................................................................................................... 20
10 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ........................................................................................................................... 21
10.1 Plagiarism ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
10.2 Cheating ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
10.3 For more information about plagiarism, follow the link below: ...................................................................... 22
11 STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ................................................................................................... 22
12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................... 22
13 IN CLOSING …………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
14 ADDENDUM .................................................................................................................................................. 23

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to ENG2612. This Applied English Language module has been designed particularly for
Education students who will use English as the medium of instruction for Foundation and Intermediate
Phase learners. We aim to use the foundational knowledge and the skills you gained in your first-
year English modules as the point of departure for this module. This means that we will draw on this
basic content knowledge of and competencies in English to promote an integrated and multimodal
approach to develop your critical reading and writing skills. As this is an applied language studies
module, the emphasis is on the application of what you will learn about critical reading and writing
processes to develop your competencies in analysing a variety of literary and non-literary texts. As
we come from a range of cultural backgrounds, we will be engaging with a range of texts with different
cultural associations, as well as visual elements, to promote your analytical skills as discerning
readers and writers. The ultimate aim is to enhance your proficiency in English so that you will be able
to apply the competencies in and knowledge of language and literature you gain from this module in
order to teach effectively and with confidence.

2. PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this module is to equip students with skills and competencies to:

• Adopt an integrated approach to the use of language systems, literature and visuals to
promote analytical skills.
• Advance and integrate the students’ foundational knowledge of and skills in language and
literature to conceptualise the process of critical text analysis.
• Develop the students’ skills in interpreting how linguistic features, literary devices, visuals and
structure influence meaning and purpose in a wide range of texts.
• Promote the use of selective and critical reading strategies of different literary and non- literary
genres as prompts to develop critical writing skills.
• Advance the students’ abilities to write logical and coherent text analysis by implementing the
three phases of the writing process.
• Enhance the students’ proficiency and pragmatic competence in the use and variation of the
English language in different real-life contexts and domains.

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2.2 Outcomes

The specific outcomes of the module are:

Specific Outcome 1 Identify the different varieties of the English language used in different
contexts for different purposes.
Specific Outcome 2 Identify and explain the function of the core linguistic, literary, visual and
structural features in literary and non-literary texts.

Specific Outcome 3 Apply multimodal and multicultural reading strategies to interpret different
texts for specific purposes.

Specific Outcome 4 Apply the process of text analysis to inform the critical writing process.

Specific Outcome 5 Apply critical writing skills selectively to write coherent text analyses
with academic integrity.

3. CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION

Unisa has implemented a transformation charter, in terms of which the university has placed
curriculum transformation high on the teaching and learning agenda. Curriculum transformation
includes student-centred scholarship, the pedagogical renewal of teaching and assessment practices,
the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the infusion of African epistemologies and philosophies.
All of these will be phased in at both programme and module levels, and as a result of this you will
notice a marked change in the teaching and learning strategy implemented by Unisa, together with
the way in which the content is conceptualised in your modules. We encourage you to embrace these
changes during your studies at Unisa in a responsive way within the framework of transformation.

4. LECTURERS AND CONTACT DETAILS

4.1 Lecturers

Please note: To streamline queries, we have a dedicated email address for this module. We appeal
to students to use this address for all student queries. Using this address will ensure that your query
is sent to the person who can best attend to it and that students are assisted as soon as possible.

The dedicated e-mail address for this module is ENG2612@unisa.ac.za

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The names and contact details of the primary lecturer and the teaching team members for this
module are listed below:
Ms B. Thoka – Thokabm@unisa.ac.za (Primary lecturer)
Ms B. Serame – Serammb@unisa.ac.za
Ms K. Maphoto – Maphokb@unisa.ac.za
Dr K. Sevnarayan – Esevark@unisa.ac.za

Administrative Officer: Mr Thuthukani Msomi- Msomitv@unisa.ac.za (012) 429 6654

Please make sure that you always use your @mylife.unisa.ac.za e-mail account when you
communicate with us. Make sure you sign up for this account as soon as you have registered,
as UNISA cannot guarantee that emails from personal accounts will reach us.

4.2 Department

The Chair of Department: Dr TP Shandu-Phetla

4.3 University

Contact addresses of the various administrative departments appear on the Unisa website:
http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Contact-us/Student-enquiries.

Please include YOUR student number in all correspondence.

5. RESOURCES
5.1 Prescribed book(s)

There is one prescribed book for this module. Each student is required to buy the book. The
book is available at a discounted price at all Unisa official booksellers. The textbook is:
Bailey, S. (2015). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students ( 4th ed.) London:
Routledge. ISBN 9780367001780

Please ensure that you buy the correct edition of the prescribed textbook with the specific ISBN
number listed above as the price is set for UNISA students.

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If you cannot find the prescribed book at a bookstore, please contact the official booksellers of
Unisa.

• Adams Booksellers at www.adamsuniversitybooks.co.za

• Book Express at www.bookexpress.co.za

• LJ Armstrong Booksellers at www.armstrongs.co.za

• Loot Online (Pty) Ltd at www.loot.co.za
• Pro Visions Books at www.provisions.co.za
• Sherwood Books at www.sherwoodbooks.co.za
• Takealot.com at www.takealot.com
• Van Schaik Bookstores at www.vanschaik.com
• Way Forward Logistical Solutions at www.wayforwardshop.com
• Wize Books at www.wizebooks.co.za

Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that you acquire the correct prescribed textbooks for
this module.

5.2 Recommended book(s)

None

5.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)

None

5.4 Library services and resources information

The Unisa library offers a range of information services and resources:

• For brief information, go to https://www.unisa.ac.za/library/libatglance

• For more detailed library information, go to
http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library

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 • For research support and services (e.g. the services offered by personal librarians and the
request a literature search service offered by the information search librarians), go to
http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Research-support
• For library training for undergraduate students, go to
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Training

The library has created numerous library guides, available at http://libguides.unisa.ac.za

Recommended guides:

• Request and find library material/download recommended material:

http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request
• Postgraduate information services: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
• Finding and using library resources and tools:
http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/Research_skills
• Frequently asked questions about the library:
http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Services to students living with disabilities:
http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
• A–Z of library databases:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/az.php

Important contact information:

• Ask a librarian: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Technical problems encountered in accessing library online services:
Lib-help@unisa.ac.za
• General library-related queries: Library-enquiries@unisa.ac.za
• Queries related to library fines and payments: Library-fines@unisa.ac.za
• Social media channels: Facebook: UnisaLibrary and Twitter: @UnisaLibrary

6. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Study @ Unisa brochure is available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies

This brochure contains important information and guidelines for successful studies through Unisa.

If you need assistance with regard to the myModules system, you are welcome to use the following
contact details:
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 • Toll-free landline: 0800 00 1870 (Select option 07 for myModules)
• E-mail: mymodules22@unisa.ac.za or myUnisaHelp@unisa.ac.za
You can access and view short videos on topics such as how to view your calendar, how to access
module content, how to view announcements for modules, how to submit assessment and how to
participate in forum activities via the following link:
https://dtls-qa.unisa.ac.za/course/view.php?id=32130

Registered Unisa students get a free myLife e-mail account. Important information, notices and
updates are sent exclusively to this account. Please note that it can take up to 24 hours for your
account to be activated after you have claimed it. Please do this immediately after registering
at Unisa, by following this link: myLifeHelp@unisa.ac.za

Your myLife account is the only e-mail account recognised by Unisa for official correspondence
with the university and will remain the official primary e-mail address on record at Unisa. You
remain responsible for the management of this e-mail account.

6.1 The Unisa First-Year Experience Programme

Many students find the transition from school education to tertiary education stressful. This is also
true in the case of students enrolling at Unisa for the first time. Unisa is a dedicated open distance
and e-learning institution, and it is very different from face-to-face/contact institutions. It is a mega
university, and all our programmes are offered through either blended learning or fully online learning.
It is for this reason that we thought it necessary to offer first-time students additional/extended
support to help them seamlessly navigate the Unisa teaching and learning journey with little difficulty
and few barriers. We therefore offer a specialised student support programme to students enrolling
at Unisa for the first time – this is Unisa’s First-Year Experience (FYE) Programme, designed to
provide you with prompt and helpful information about services that the institution offers and how
you can access information. The following FYE services are currently offered:

• FYE website: All the guides and resources you need in order to navigate through your first
year at Unisa can be accessed using the following link: www.unisa.ac.za/FYE

• FYE e-mails: You will receive regular e-mails to help you stay focused and motivated.

• FYE broadcasts: You will receive e-mails with links to broadcasts on various topics related to
your first-year studies (e.g. videos on how to submit assessments online).
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 • FYE mailbox: For assistance with queries related to your first year of study, send an e-mail to
fye@unisa.ac.za.

7. STUDY PLAN
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the Internet, you can quickly access resources and
information at the university. The myUnisa learning management system is UNISA’s online “campus”
that will help you to communicate with your lecturers, with other students and with the administrative
departments at UNISA – all through the computer and the Internet. The ENG2612 Team has
designed a Study Plan for you to use throughout the year. This Study Plan can be found on the
ENG2612 myUnisa Site.

7.1 How to gain access to the myUnisa website

Start at the main UNISA website, http://www.unisa.ac.za, and then click on the ‘Login to
myUnisa’ link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa website.

7.2 The myUnisa ENG2612 module site

The ENG2612 module site should be looked at as your online ‘classroom’. All the Tutorial Letters
are uploaded to myUnisa on the ENG2612 module site as Official Study Material. In addition, ALL
study resources for this module can be found on this site. It is imperative that you log onto
myUnisa on a regular basis to be informed through Announcements and be updated on
Additional Resources, Lessons, Activities, and other important information that are
uploaded for your reference as you work through the module content and activities.

Please note that in some modules e-tutors are appointed to assist students in achieving the
expected outcomes for the modules. These e-tutors are trained educators who provide online
support and guidance on the myUnisa portal. Students are therefore, urged to interact with their
designated e-tutor as this has the dual function of providing tutorial guidance and an opportunity to
engage meaningfully with fellow students. If ENG2612 is allocated e-tutors in 2024, we will inform
you.

Remember to register for a myLife e-mail account to make use of this added student
support service.

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8. PRACTICAL WORK

In this module, the practical work refers to the Activities and Self-Assessment Questions that have
been integrated into each of the Study Units in the Tutorial 501/0/2024. It is important that you
complete these sections as a means of establishing a sound understanding of the module content
and develop the required competencies as set out in the assessment criteria.

9. ASSESSMENT
9.1 Assessment criteria

When your assignments and examination papers are marked you will be assessed on your ability to
demonstrate evidence of the following criteria:

distinguish the characteristic features and purpose of:

➢ formal and informal language;

➢ standard and non-standard English.

• comment on the appropriateness of the use language in examples of spoken and written
discourse in different contexts.
• distinguish the difference with references to linguistic, literary, visual and structural features
in selected texts.
• explain the use of specific examples of linguistic, literary, structural and visual features in
selected texts to convey:

➢ style and register;

➢ setting, theme, characterization;

➢ audience and purpose;

➢ persuasive devices.
• apply selective critical interpretation/reading strategies to analyse the meaning and purpose
in a range of spoken, written and visual texts.
• apply selective and well-developed techniques in text analysis to gather and present complex
information that is coherent and appropriate to the conventions academic writing standards.
• become critical readers and writers in real-life contexts in their use of linguistic, literary,
structural and visual features as academic students and prospective teachers learning and
teaching the English language.

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Assignment guidelines
Assignment 01 and Assignment 02
Contextual Questions: Use the mark allocation, and the instructional key verbs and key concepts
in the question to decide on the length of each answer.
Short Paragraph Questions: Remember that these paragraphs should be well structured and
coherent. Also, pay attention to the content, structure, and language, as these are important
components in the assessment process.

• Content (relevance, weight, originality)

• Structure (clearly defined topic sentence; logical development of the main idea through
supporting details and cohesion)
• Language (grammatical correctness)

Assignment 03

Essay Question: The assessment grid on the following page will be used as a guideline for
marking your assignments. You will be awarded a global mark.

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ASSESSEMENT GRID

LEVEL AND
CRITERA CONTENT LANGUAGE AND STRUCTURE
VERY GOOD focused on assigned topic; sophisticated range of vocabulary;
TO EXCELLENT thoroughly developed argument; effective word/idiom choice; mastery of
(38 - 50 ) selective recognition of relevant word choices to establish appropriate style
subject matter; thorough and register; minor language errors
understanding and application of (agreement, tense, number, word order,
content knowledge; critical analysis articles, pronouns, prepositions); mostly
and evaluation using different accurate referencing; neat and clearly
approaches; ideas clearly stated, defined paragraphs.
succinct, well-organised, logically
sequenced, cohesive, and well
supported.

AVERAGE most ideas relevant to satisfactory range of vocabulary;

TO GOOD (28 – assigned.
37) topic; sound demonstration of occasional issues of word choice, idiom,
academic critical writing skills; lacks form, usage, but meaning not obscured;
detail to develop argument; ideas effective simple constructions of
loosely organised; logical but language; minor problems in complex
incomplete sequencing; inadequate constructions; several language issues
signposting and cohesive devices but meaning is seldom obscured;
occasional problems in layout and
structure; inaccurate or inadequate
referencing

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SHAKY insufficient substance or relevance; limited vocabulary range; frequent issues

TO FAIR inadequate supporting evidence/ ideas; of word/idiom, choice, usage; major
(16 – 27) ideas confused or disconnected; not problems in simple/complex
enough logical sequencing or constructions; frequent language issues
development; little evidence signposting (poor spelling and punctuation); meaning
and cohesive devices confused or obscured; frequent problems
with layout; untidy handwriting/poor
formatting; limited referencing

CLEAR FAIL not pertinent or not enough content to poor/incorrect knowledge and
(0 – 15) assess; plagiarised information; understanding of English vocabulary;
fragmented ideas (incoherent) meaning flawed by frequent grammar and
sentence construction errors; no evidence
of understanding the conventions of
critical academic writing; illegible
handwriting/ poor formatting; no
referencing

MARKING SYMBOLS

SYMBOL ERROR EXPLANATION

Abb Abbreviation Do not use abbreviations or contractions (such as 'can't', 'don't',
'etc.') in formal writing (e.g. a written assignment).

agr (s/v) Agreement The verb does not agree with the subject in number. Check whether
error the subject is singular or plural. e.g. The students read the book. The
student reads the book.

Amb Ambiguity Your statement could have two meanings. Rephrase.

Ap Apostrophe error An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate

either possession e.g. The boy's hands are dirty.
The miners’ strike lasted five months.

An apostrophe is also used to indicate missing letter/s.

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Arg Argument Your argument / explanation is not methodical /
coherent /relevant. A clear and logical line of thought
needs to emerge.
Art Article error You have used 'a' instead of 'the', or 'the' instead of 'a',
or you have omitted to use 'a' or 'the' where you should
have. Alternatively, you have used 'a' or 'the' with a word
that should not have an article.

Awk Awkward phrasing Your sentence sounds awkward and clumsy. You need to
revise word choice and word order.
Cap Capital letter The word should begin with a capital letter, either
because it starts a sentence, or because it is a proper noun.

c/s Comma splice You have joined two ideas (i.e. two separate sentences)
without using a connecting word, or proper punctuation.
Either add a connecting word, or change the comma to
a semi-colon, or break the comma-spliced sentence into
two separate sentences.

Exp Expression faulty Your sentence is difficult to understand because of

errors too numerous to list.

frag/ inc Fragmentary Your sentence does not have a verb, and therefore is
sentence/ only a fragment of a sentence. You have left out part of the
Incomplete sentence.
sentence

Irr Irrelevant What you have said has nothing to do with the topic.

N.P. New Paragraph You have started discussing a new idea. You need
a new paragraph.

Para Paragraph A paragraph consists of a main idea (usually expressed in

structure a topic sentence) and several supporting sentences that
explain the main idea, or give examples and/or details
concerning the main idea.
Single-sentence paragraphs are not acceptable because a
single sentence cannot develop or expand the main idea.
Your paragraph is too long and needs to be divided where
appropriate.

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P Punctuation You have misused a punctuation mark or omitted one where
it was necessary.

Sp Spelling You have misspelt a word. Try to get into the habit of
using a dictionary consistently.

T Tense error Your verb is in the incorrect tense. NB: The present tense is
used when discussing a literary work – e.g. ‘Bosman's
humour has a strong South African flavour.'
voc / WW Vocabulary You have used the wrong word or you could have used a
error/ Wrong better one. (Look up the word you have used in the

word dictionary. You will find that its meaning is either i n c o r r

e c t or not appropriate in your sentence.)
Wdy Wordiness You have used too many words to say something that
could be said far more simply and concisely.

WO Word order The words in your sentence are in the wrong place.
incorrect indicate where the word(s) should go.

9.2 Assessment plan

• To complete this module, you will be required to submit three assessments.

• All information about when and where to submit your assessments will be made available to
you via the myModules site for your module.
• Due dates for assessments, as well as the actual assessments are available on the
myModules site for this module.
• To gain admission to the examination, you will be required to submit three assignment/s.
• To gain admission to the examination, you need to obtain a year mark average of 40% for the
assignments.
• The assignment weighting for the module is 40%.
• You will receive examination information via the myModules sites. Please watch out for
announcements on how examinations for the modules for which you are registered will be
conducted.
• The examination will count 60% towards the final module mark.

9.3 Assessment due dates

• There are no assignment due dates included in this tutorial letter.

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• Assignment due dates will be made available to you on the myUnisa landing page for this
module. We envisage that the due dates will be available to you upon registration.

• Please start working on your assessments as soon as you register for the module.

• Log on to the myUnisa site for this module to obtain more information on the due dates for the
submission of the assessments.

9.4 Submission of assessments

• Unisa, as a CODeL university, is moving towards becoming an online institution. You will
therefore see that all your study material, assessments and engagements with your lecturer
and fellow students will take place online. We use myUnisa as our virtual campus.

• The myUnisa virtual campus will offer students access to the myModules site, where learning
material will be available online and where assessments should be completed. This is an
online system that is used to administer, document, and deliver educational material to
students and support engagement between academics and students.

• The myUnisa platform can be accessed via https://my.unisa.ac.za. Click on the myModules
2024 button to access the online sites for the modules that you are registered for.

• The university undertakes to communicate clearly and as frequently as is necessary to ensure

that you obtain the greatest benefit from the use of the myModules learning management
system. Please access the announcements on your myModules site regularly, as this is
where your lecturer will post important information to be shared with you.

• When you access your myModules site for the module/s you are registered for, you will see
a welcome message posted by your lecturer. Below the welcome message you will see the
assessment shells for the assessments that you need to complete. Some assessments may
be multiple choice, some tests, others written assessments, some forum discussions, and so
on. All assessments must be completed on the assessment shells available on the respective
module platforms.

• For written assessments, please note the due date by which the assessment must be
submitted. Ensure that you follow the guidelines given by your lecturer to complete the
assessment. Click on the submission button on the relevant assessment shell on myModules.
You will then be able to upload your written assessment on the myModules site of the modules
that you are registered for. Before you finalise the upload, double check that you have selected
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the correct file for upload. Remember, no marks can be allocated for incorrectly submitted
assessments.

9.5 The assessments

As indicated in section 9.2, you need to complete three assessments for this module. Details on the
assessments can also be found on the ENG2612 Module Site.

There are THREE assignments for this module. Each assignment has a general assignment number
that is progressive: Assignment 01, Assignment 02 and Assignment 03. It is compulsory that you
submit all THREE assignments. Remember to indicate the correct assignment number when
you submit each assignment.

9.5.1 Assignments

ASSIGNMENT TOPIC DUE DATE MARKS

01 Reading with a critical eye Check module site 50
An i n t e g r a t e d approach to critical writing for due dates

02 Reading and writing for educational Check module site 50

Purposes for due dates
Language and discourse analysis for academic
purposes

03 Writing critically Check module site 50

Writing with integrity for due dates

Submission of assignments

Procedures
Assignments may not be submitted by fax or e-mail. You may submit written assignments
electronically via myUnisa. For detailed information and requirements as far as assignments are
concerned, refer to the Study @ Unisa brochure. When you are submitting your assignments
electronically via myUnisa, please make sure that you use the following file format:
• PDF (.pdf file)
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This will enable your marker to comment on your assignment easily. Other file formats will not be
accepted. Please be sure that you do NOT submit a read-only version of your assignment, as this
will result in markers not being able to assess your work electronically. To submit an assignment
via the myUnisa Module Site:
• Go to myUnisa.
• Log in using your student number and password.
• Select the module.
• Click on Assessments.
• Click on the Assessment you want to submit.
• Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Submission dates
No extensions will be granted unless you have a VALID reason (such as a medical emergency).

• Errors regarding due dates, poor planning or a heavy workload do not constitute valid
excuses.
• Keep copies of all assignments you submit.
• Always include a bibliography of works consulted at the end of your assignment.

Plagiarism declaration
• It is compulsory that you attach a signed plagiarism declaration form with each
assignment you submit to Unisa. This form is available at the end of each assignment and
as part of the addendum in this tutorial letter. You can photocopy this form, or simply copy
and paste the text in your assignment. You need not furnish an electronic signature; typing
your name and surname is sufficient to indicate that you have read and understood the
information contained in the form.
• The submission of an assignment to the university, even if you do not include the
signed declaration form, implies that you have read the section on plagiarism, understand
fully what it means, and are aware of the penalties should you commit any form of
plagiarism in your assignment.
• If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will be penalised and your assignment will be
marked down.

Markers will comment constructively on your work. You will also receive feedback tutorial letters
on the three assignments. Please check your answers against these. The assignments and the
commentaries on these assignments constitute an important part of your learning and should
help you to be prepared for the next assignment and the examination.

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Complete the following checklist for all three of your assignments. You do not have to
submit the checklist.
Assignment Checklist

I have read and understood the relevant learning material in Tutorial. Letter 501
as well as the prescribed texts.
I understand what each question requires me to do.
I have contacted my lecturers or my e-tutor for more information on anything I
do not understand.
I planned my work carefully to meet the scheduled due dates.
I have ensured that my answers are concise, coherent and relevant.
I have edited my work carefully in order to ensure that I have not made any
language or typing errors.
I have acknowledged any secondary sources that I used in writing my assignment
both in-text and in a bibliography at the end of the assignment, according to the
Harvard Method of Referencing.
The correct unique assignment number appears on the cover page of my
assignment.
I have signed and attached a plagiarism declaration (do not send this as a
separate document).
I have numbered the pages of my assignment.
My name and student number appear on the cover page of my assignment.
I have submitted the correct assignment for the correct module. For online
submissions: The document I uploaded onto myUnisa can be opened, read, and
edited by my lecturers (NOT a read-only file).

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9.6 Other assessment methods

None

9.7 The examination period

This module is offered as a year module. This means you will write the examination in October/
November 2024. Check myUnisa to check the final dates for any changes to the examination date
and times. Later in the year, the Examination Section will provide you with information
regarding the final examination dates and times. The dates provided at registration time are
provisional.

Please note: It is compulsory to submit THREE ASSIGNMENTS by their respective due dates.
All assignment marks will count towards your year mark. For this module, your assignments
will count 40% of the final mark, and your examination will count for 60% of your final mark.

Examination paper
The examination format will follow the same format that you have had in the assignments.
You are expected to study ALL 6 Study Units of your Study Guide (Tut Letter 501) in
preparation for the examination. Please refrain from requesting the format or scope of the
examination. Examination information and details on the format of the examination will be made
available to you online via the myUnisa site. Look out for information that will be shared with you
by your lecturer and e-tutors (where relevant) and for communication from the university.

9.7.1 Invigilation/proctoring

Since 2020, Unisa conducts all its assessments online. Given stringent requirements from
professional bodies and increased solicitations of Unisa’s students by third parties to unlawfully
assist them with the completion of assignments and examinations, the University is obliged to
assure its assessment integrity through the utilisation of various proctoring tools: Turnitin, Moodle
Proctoring, the Invigilator App and IRIS. These tools will authenticate the student’s identity and flag
suspicious behaviour to assure credibility of students’ responses during assessments. The
description below is for your benefit as you may encounter any or all of these in your registered
modules:

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Turnitin is a plagiarism software that facilitates checks for originality in students’ submissions
against internal and external sources. Turnitin assists in identifying academic fraud and ghost
writing. Students are expected to submit typed responses for utilisation of the Turnitin software.

The Moodle Proctoring tool is a facial recognition software that authenticates students’ identity
during their Quiz assessments. This tool requires access to a student’s mobile or laptop camera.
Students must ensure their camera is activated in their browser settings prior to their assessments.

The Invigilator “mobile application-based service does verification” of the identity of an

assessment participant. The Invigilator Mobile Application detects student dishonesty-by-proxy and
ensures that the assessment participant is the registered student. This invigilation tool requires
students to download the app from their Play Store (Google, Huawei and Apple) on their mobile
devices (camera enabled) prior to their assessment.

IRIS Invigilation software verifies the identity of a student during assessment and provides for
both manual and automated facial verification. It has the ability to record and review a student’s
assessment session. It flags suspicious behaviour by the students for review by an academic
administrator. IRIS software requires installation on students’ laptop devices that are enabled with
a webcam.

Students who are identified and flagged for suspicious dishonest behaviour arising from the
invigilation and proctoring reports are referred to the disciplinary office for formal proceeding.

Please note:

Students must refer to their module assessment information on their myModule sites to determine
which proctoring or invigilation tool will be utilised for their formative and summative assessments.

10. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

10.1 Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of taking the words, ideas and thoughts of others and presenting them as your
own. It is a form of theft. Plagiarism includes the following forms of academic dishonesty:

• Copying and pasting from any source without acknowledging the source.

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 • Not including references or deliberately inserting incorrect bibliographic information.
• Paraphrasing without acknowledging the original source of the information.

10.2 Cheating

Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Completing assessments on behalf of another student, copying the work of another student
during an assessment, or allowing another student to copy your work.
• Using social media (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram) or other platforms to disseminate assessment
information.
• Submitting corrupt or irrelevant files as per examination guidelines
• Buying completed answers from so-called “tutors” or internet sites (contract cheating).

10.3 For more information about plagiarism, follow the link below:

https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-values-and-rules

11. STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES

The Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD) provides an
opportunity for staff to interact with first-time and returning students with disabilities. If you are a
student with a disability and would like additional support or need additional time for assessments,
you are invited to contact the ENG2612 team to discuss the assistance that you need.

12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to acquire the prescribed textbook?
Yes, you must acquire and study the prescribed textbook. In Tutorial 501, frequent references are
made to the relevant sections in the prescribed textbook to support and expand your
understanding of the content of this module. You will also find that the prescribed textbook can
be a useful reference book when you are a teacher in the classroom.

I have not yet received my study material. What can I do?

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If you have not yet received your study material, you can download digital copies from myUnisa
under the Official Study Material tab. As this is an administrative matter, you should also contact
despatch@unisa.ac.za to enquire about your study material packs that are delivered via post or
courier.

How do I find my e-tutor on myUnisa?

In modules with larger student numbers, students have been assigned to e-tutors. If you have
been assigned to an e-tutor, consult the ‘How to find your e-tutor site guide’ available under
‘Additional Resources’ for step-by-step instructions on finding your e-tutor. If you have tried
the steps above, and cannot seem to find your e-tutor, please send an e-mail in this regard to
ENG2612@unisa.ac.za. Remember to include your name, surname, and student number.

For any other queries, remember that the Study @ Unisa brochure contains an A−Z guide of
frequently asked questions and the most relevant study and contact information.

For more FAQs, log onto the ENG2612 Module Site and click on the FAQ link.

13. IN CLOSING

The detailed information we have provided in this Tutorial Letter 101 is to assist you in planning
your studies in this module and engaging with the official study material timeously to ensure that
you are able to give your best at all times. You are advised to refer to it closely throughout the year.
The ENG2612 Team would like to thank you in advance for your active participation in the module
and hope that you have an enriching and rewarding experience. The ENG2612 Team wishes you
success with your studies.

14. ADDENDUM
DECLARATION:
I declare that this submission is my own original work. Where secondary material has been used
(either from a printed source or from the Internet), this has been carefully acknowledged and
referenced in accordance with departmental requirements. I have not allowed anyone else to

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borrow or copy my work. I understand what plagiarism is and have read the university’s policy in
this regard, available at:

http://www.unisa.ac.za/static/corporate_web/Content/Apply%20for%20admission/Documents/Poli
cy_copyright_infringement_plagiarism_16November2005.pdf

I understand that I will be reported to the University’s Student Disciplinary Section if any instances
of plagiarism are found in my submission. If found guilty, I may be suspended for up to two years.

Name:
Student number:
Assignment number:
Signature: [electronic or typed out]
Date:

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