Multilingualism: The Role of Languages in South Africa

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the module on Multilingualism in South Africa, providing definitions and important academic terms.

Course Code

LIN1502

Mode of Delivery

The course is fully online and available through myUnisa.

Comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning (CODeL)

An education model that offers learning through online resources without the need for physical attendance.

Academic Integrity

The commitment to honest and ethical behavior in academic settings, covering practices like plagiarism and cheating.

Psycholinguistics

The study of how language is processed and understood in the brain.

Sociolinguistics

The examination of how language varies and changes in social groups.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

A process that allows students to apply previous learning and experience towards a module credit.

Assessment Criteria

Standards used to evaluate student performance on assignments and exams.

Assessment Weighting

The percentage that different assessments contribute towards the final module mark.

myUnisa

The University of South Africa's learning management system for online course delivery.

Blended Learning

A mix of traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning.