AFL1501
Assignment 6 PORTFOLIO 2024
Due Date: 11 November 2024
Language Through an African Lens
Introduction to Assessment
Start by introducing yourself and what you’re going to cover in this assessment. Talk briefly
about who you are, what you’ve learned in this AFL1501 module, and what topics you'll discuss
in this portfolio.
Rewriting Your First Portfolio Activity
1. First, take a screenshot of your initial First Portfolio activity and include it in this
assessment.
2. Then, re-evaluate and rewrite this activity based on everything you've learned in the
module. Try to focus on how your views on identity, culture, and language might have
shifted or deepened over time.
Reflection on Personal Growth
Take a moment to tell us more about yourself and how you see yourself now. Compare this to
when you first wrote your First Portfolio activity, and describe any changes in your self-
understanding. Has studying this module made you see things differently?
Creating Your Family Tree
Create a family tree graphic or diagram to show your family connections as far back as you
know. Try to include both your mother’s and father’s sides and label each connection to show
the lineage.
Terms of Address Table
Create a table with five relevant terms of address from three or more South African languages. In
each row, list:
The term in its original language,
A translation in English,
And the language it comes from.
, After completing the table, reflect on how these terms of address express African cultural values,
hierarchies, and interpersonal relationships. For instance, think about how respect or family roles
might be shown in these terms.
Reflection on the Black Mambas Article
Read the article on the Black Mambas, an all-female anti-poaching team in Limpopo. Then,
answer these questions based on what you’ve learned in AFL1501:
1. Women’s Roles: Reflect on the traditional role of women in your culture. What are your
thoughts on women taking on tasks like tracking, removing snares, making arrests, and
protecting wildlife?
2. Group Name - Black Mambas: In African traditions, animals can have special
meanings in shaping group or personal identities. Do you think the name "Black
Mambas" is a fitting choice for this group? Explain why you think it is or isn’t
appropriate.
3. Role of Traditional Healers: Some poachers use “muti” from traditional healers to feel
protected before entering reserves. In your community, what is the role of traditional
healers? Have modern healthcare practices replaced traditional healers, or do both play a
role?
4. Wildlife as Part of Identity: Nelson Mandela once said that if we don’t protect Africa's
animals and their habitats, future generations may never experience them. Do you believe
that African wildlife forms an important part of your identity as an African? How can we
apply the principle of Ubuntu to help combat poaching in South Africa?
Reflection on Thabo Mbeki’s Speech
Listen to former President Thabo Mbeki’s speech about African identity. Select one paragraph
that resonates deeply with you and write a reflection on why it touched you. Explain what the
chosen paragraph means to you personally and how it connects to your sense of African identity.
Final Reflection
For your final reflection, write at least 300 words on what you’ve learned from this module.
Discuss how language influences who you are, how it shapes your behavior, and how you view
interpersonal relationships. Give examples to show how this module has changed your
perspective on language use. Summarize everything you’ve learned, especially focusing on the
importance of key concepts such as language, identity, Ubuntu, and the role of culture in shaping
who we are.
