Tutorial Letter 101/1/2018 - Literature and Society: A - AFL2603 - Semester 1

Sep 18, 2026

Tutorial Letter 101/1/2018 provides essential guidance for students registered for the module AFL2603, Literature and Society: A, Semester 1. It outlines the module’s purpose and intended outcomes, the responsible lecturer contacts, and department and university communication guidance. The letter also lists module-related resources (prescribed and recommended books, e-reserves, and library services), student support services, module-specific study plan, practical work and work-integrated learning, and the assessment approach including submission instructions and assignments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages62

Reading Time2 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

1 INTRODUCTION

2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE

2.1 Purpose

2.2 Outcomes

3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturer(s)

3.2 Department

3.3 University

4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES

4.1 Prescribed books

4.2 Recommended books

4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)

4.4 Library services and resources information

5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE

5.1 Tutors

5.2 Contact with fellow students

5.2.1 Study groups

5.2.2 MyUnisa

5.2.3 Workshops and Videoconferencing

5.3 Free computer and internet access

6 MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN

7 MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

8 ASSESSMENT

8.1 Assessment criteria

8.2 Assessment plan

8.3 General assignment numbers

8.4 Submission of assignments

8.5 First Assignment

8.6 Second Assignment

9 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS

10 EXAMINATION

11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

12 SOURCES CONSULTED

13 CONCLUSION

14 ADDENDUM

Tutorial letter 101/1/2018 Literature and Society: A Perspective on African Languages AFL2603 Semester 1 Department of African Languages IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. CONTENTS Page 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE 3 2.1 Purpose 3 2.2 Outcomes 3 3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS 4 3.1 Lecturer(s) 4 3.2 Department 5 3.3 University 5 4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES 5 4.1 Prescribed books 5 4.2 Recommended books 13 4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) 13 4.4 Library services and resources information 14 5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE 14 5.1 Tutors 14 5.2 Contact with fellow students 14 5.2.1 Study groups 14 5.2.2 MyUnisa 15 5.2.3 Workshops and Videoconferencing 15 5.3 Free computer and internet access 15 6 MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN 15 7 MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING 16 8 ASSESSMENT 16 8.1 Assessment criteria 16 8.2 Assessment plan 16 8.3 General assignment numbers 16 8.3.1 Unique assignment numbers 16 8.3.2 Due dates for assignments 16 8.4 Submission of assignments 17 8.5 First Assignment 19 8.6 Second Assignment 40 9 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS 62 10 EXAMINATION 62 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 62 12 SOURCES CONSULTED 62 13 CONCLUSION 62 14 ADDENDUM 62 1. INTRODUCTION Dear Student We are pleased to welcome you to this module and hope that you will find it both interesting and rewarding. We shall do our best to make your study of this module successful. You will be well on your way to success if you start studying early in the semester and resolve to do the assignments properly. You will receive a number of tutorial letters during the year. A tutorial letter is our way of communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment. Tutorial Letter 101 , i.e. this tutorial letter, contains important information about the scheme of work, resources and assignments for this module. We urge you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when working through the study material, preparing the assignment(s) , preparing for the examination and addressing questions to your lecturers. Please read my Studies @ Unisa brochure, in combination with Tutorial Letter 101 as it gives you an idea of generally important information when studying at a distance and within a particular College. In Tutorial Letter 101 , you will find the assignments and assessment criteria as well as instructions on the preparation and submission of the assignments. We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module. Please study this section of the tutorial letter very carefully. Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial letters you receive during the semester immediately and carefully, as they always contain important and , sometimes, urgent information. We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best! 2. PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE 2.1 Purpose This module will be useful to students who want to develop competencies in interacting successfully in a multi-cultural society. These competencies include the ability to demonstrate their sensitivity to their own language usage and that of others and interact across cultures with knowledge and respect. 2.2 Outcomes 􀂃 Demonstrate linguistic and cultural diversity awareness and sensitivity in order to enhance personal relations in day-to-day situations. 􀂃 Demonstrate respect for diversity as concerns language and culture within a multi-cultural society. 􀂃 Interact across cultures in a respectful way. 􀂃 Appreciate own cultural background in relation to the cultures of others 3. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS 3.1 Lecturer(s) All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature but are about the content of this module should be directed to the primary lecturer. Only contact

FAQs

What is the purpose of the AFL2603 module Literature and Society: A?

The module helps students develop competencies for successful interaction in a multi-cultural society, including sensitivity to language use and respectful cross-cultural engagement.

Who should students contact for module content and administrative queries?

Non-administrative content questions should be directed to the primary lecturer; contact secondary lecturers only when the primary lecturer is not available. Students should have their study material and student number ready.

What does the tutorial letter cover regarding assessment and assignments?

It provides assessment criteria and a plan, general and unique assignment numbers, due dates, submission requirements, and details for the first and second assignments, including instructions leading up to the examination.

Sep 18, 2026

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