ENG2601
Applied English Language Studies: Further Exploration
Assignment 01
Due date: 23 April 2024
Compulsory: Yes
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM
, Assignment 01 is based on Study Units 1 to 3 in your Tutorial Letter 501 and the relevant
chapters in your prescribed textbooks. Carefully read the specific Study Units to be familiar
with the concepts and specialist terms introduced in this module before you attempt to
answer the assignment questions below. In addition, it is important that you attempt all the
activities in order to establish a sound understanding of how to analyse and interpret the
structure of language, including its functions in selected texts.
THERE ARE THREE QUESTIONS. PLEASE ANSWER ALL THREE
N.B. For the 10 marks question your response should be about 300 words
For the 20 marks question your response should be about 350-400 words.
Read Text A below and answer the questions that follow.
Benefits of Multilingualism
Author: Jiachen Mo
Published: 3/25/2019 1:09:45 PM
There are about 7,000 different languages spoken around the world. These languages are more than
just a form of communication but instead represent different cultures, traditions, and identities. They are
an inseparable aspect of people's lives. Especially in today's society, bilingualism or even multilingualism
is very common due to close proximity to other countries with different languages and an increased
desire to acquire such skills. Below are some advantages of being multilingual:
Global Awareness: People who know other languages often familiarize themselves with those cultures as
well. They appreciate cultural differences and are more open to new approaches and traditions. This
diverse mindset reduces biases and encourages more traveling in the future. Cognitive Benefits: Studies
have shown that there are many cognitive benefits of being multilingual. Multilingualism can delay the
symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by an average of five years.
In addition, constantly switching between languages results in a more efficient, developed executive
control system. As a result, they tend to be better at multitasking and have longer attention spans.
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Applied English Language Studies: Further Exploration
Assignment 01
Due date: 23 April 2024
Compulsory: Yes
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM
, Assignment 01 is based on Study Units 1 to 3 in your Tutorial Letter 501 and the relevant
chapters in your prescribed textbooks. Carefully read the specific Study Units to be familiar
with the concepts and specialist terms introduced in this module before you attempt to
answer the assignment questions below. In addition, it is important that you attempt all the
activities in order to establish a sound understanding of how to analyse and interpret the
structure of language, including its functions in selected texts.
THERE ARE THREE QUESTIONS. PLEASE ANSWER ALL THREE
N.B. For the 10 marks question your response should be about 300 words
For the 20 marks question your response should be about 350-400 words.
Read Text A below and answer the questions that follow.
Benefits of Multilingualism
Author: Jiachen Mo
Published: 3/25/2019 1:09:45 PM
There are about 7,000 different languages spoken around the world. These languages are more than
just a form of communication but instead represent different cultures, traditions, and identities. They are
an inseparable aspect of people's lives. Especially in today's society, bilingualism or even multilingualism
is very common due to close proximity to other countries with different languages and an increased
desire to acquire such skills. Below are some advantages of being multilingual:
Global Awareness: People who know other languages often familiarize themselves with those cultures as
well. They appreciate cultural differences and are more open to new approaches and traditions. This
diverse mindset reduces biases and encourages more traveling in the future. Cognitive Benefits: Studies
have shown that there are many cognitive benefits of being multilingual. Multilingualism can delay the
symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by an average of five years.
In addition, constantly switching between languages results in a more efficient, developed executive
control system. As a result, they tend to be better at multitasking and have longer attention spans.
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