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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2023
TMN3701
Teaching Home Language in the Intermediate Phase
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: MS KC MILLER
SECOND: PROF MM NIEMAN
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, TMN3701
Date: 20 October 2023
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, QUESTION 1
1.1. In your own words, briefly explain what the interaction and comprehensible
output hypothesis entails. (10)
1.2. Provide examples of how you can provide interaction and comprehensible
output opportunities in all four language skills, as well as language structures and
conventions, in an Additional Language classroom. (10)
1.3. “It is generally accepted that young children acquire a new language naturally
and that older learners struggle to learn an additional language with ease.”
According to the innatist theory, there is a critical period for language learning. Do
you agree with the above statement? Indicated whether you ‘agree’ or ‘disagree’ and
substantiate your answer. (10)
(30)
QUESTION 2
2.1. Explain how you would teach learners to write a newspaper article, by following
the steps of the writing process. Remember to refer to all seven stages of the writing
process and explain/discuss, in detail, how you would go about teaching each of the
stages. (25)
2.2. Explain what you would consider when assessing the learners’ completed
newspaper article. (10)
(35)