Influence of Sepulana on Learning Sepedi
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What is the primary focus of the dissertation by Matshelane Anna Khweyane?

  • The historical development of Sepedi dialects in South Africa.
  • The impact of the Sepulana dialect on Sepedi language learning. (correct)
  • The sociolinguistic challenges faced by Sepedi speakers.
  • A comparative study of language acquisition in diverse regions.

    • In which South African province was the research conducted for this dissertation?

  • Limpopo
  • Mpumalanga (correct)
  • North West
  • Gauteng

    • Who served as the supervisor for Matshelane Anna Khweyane's dissertation?

  • Mr.R.M.Mokoena
  • L.S.Mashego
  • Prof. R.N Maḓadzhe (correct)
  • Mr E.M.Ranape

    • To whom is the mini-dissertation primarily dedicated?

    <p>To the author's children and husband.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the acknowledgements section?

    <p>Matshelane Anna Khweyane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific type of academic degree was Matshelane Anna Khweyane pursuing when writing this dissertation?

    <p>Master of Arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author express gratitude for in the acknowledgements, besides academic assistance?

    <p>Protection from road accidents and general sustenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the ‘Sabie Circuit’ in the context of this study?

    <p>It is a specific geographic area where the research was conducted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of language varieties within a speech community?

    <p>They are functionally differentiated, with distinct vocabulary or pronunciation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sociolinguistics primarily study?

    <p>The relationship between language and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do dialects differ from each other?

    <p>In pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement about dialects is most accurate?

    <p>All dialects are worthy of analysis and none is better than another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do regional dialects differ?

    <p>Geographically, with consistent features of speech in specific areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do accents primarily indicate about a speaker?

    <p>The speaker's regional or social origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do social dialects differ from regional dialects?

    <p>They focus on urban speakers and are influenced by mobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to a language variety to be considered high quality and standard?

    <p>It develops through a historical selection of one variety over others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sepulana possessive pronoun corresponds to 'Your cattle' in English?

    <p>tsa lune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Sepedi demonstrative pronouns means 'that' when referring to something of 'le' class?

    <p>leo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sepedi phrase translates to 'Their goats'?

    <p>Dipudi tša bona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the English translation of 'Boraga bja yona' in Sepulana?

    <p>Its dung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sepedi verb describes the action of breaking a glass?

    <p>O pšhatla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sepulana demonstrative pronoun translates to 'these' in the 'tše' class?

    <p>tso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sepulana verb corresponds to the Sepedi action of breaking a tree, 'O roba mohlare'?

    <p>O thokga sehlare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Shirley's definition, what does a verb principally indicate?

    <p>An action or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided text, what is the primary difference between Sepedi and Sepulana?

    <p>Sepedi and Sepulana differ in many instances, including verb, noun, pronoun and interjectory usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Chapter Four, as outlined in the introduction?

    <p>To analyze how Sepulana influences the writing and learning of standard Sepedi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The proverb 'Bana ba motho ba ngwathelana hlogo ya tšie' is the Sepedi equivalent to which proverb, in Sepulana?

    <p>Bana ba motho ba ngathelana lekota la tjiya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do learners who speak Sepulana at home face when learning Sepedi?

    <p>They find it hard to adhere to the grammatical rules of Sepedi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research approach was used for gathering data in the study?

    <p>Qualitative research approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text state about greeting in relation to the mode of communication?

    <p>The mode should be exceptionally accepted by the two parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Le kae?' in Sepedi translated to in English?

    <p>How are you doing?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collected and organized the data presented in the research?

    <p>The researcher personally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the data provided, how many Grade 11 classes were included in the study at the School location?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of classes included in the study across both locations?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A learner whose essay is marked as 'Adequate' according to the rubric would likely fall within which percentage range?

    <p>50-59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a learner receives a score of 19 out of 30 for 'Content and planning' according to the rubric, what would be the corresponding code?

    <p>Code 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criterion best describes an essay that has 'ideas thought provoking' and a 'flawless' presentation according to the rubric?

    <p>Outstanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A learner whose work is graded as 'Elementary' demonstrates which of the following characteristics, according to the rubric?

    <p>Clear ideas, often repetitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the rubric, what score out of 30 is associated with code 2?

    <p>9-11½</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An essay marked as 'Not achieved' based on the rubric most likely demonstrates which of the following?

    <p>Content likely irrelevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided data, what is a common phonetic shift observed in Sepulana?

    <p>The use of /d/ for /j/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information given, what sound change is reflected in 'meetše' for 'meetse'?

    <p>The shift from /ts/ to /tš/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phonetic change is demonstrated by 'rekisa' instead of 'rekiša'?

    <p>The replacement of /š/ with /s/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided shifts, which change is illustrated by 'tepona' for 'ipona'?

    <p>The change from /I/ to /t/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound change is exemplified by 'kgwetša' representing 'hwetša'?

    <p>The replacement of /h/ with /kg/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2010, what percentage of learners at Pilgrims Rest City school passed Sepedi?

    <p>100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2011, how many learners at Hlong Secondary School wrote the Sepedi exam?

    <p>138</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the tables, which school had a 100% pass rate in Sepedi in 2012?

    <p>None of the schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Title of Dissertation

    • The Influence of the Dialect Sepulana on the Learning of Sepedi

    Author

    • Matshelane Anna Khweyane

    Degree

    • Master of Arts in African Languages

    University

    • University of Limpopo

    Year

    • 2014

    Supervisor

    • Prof RN Madadzhe

    Abstract

    • The study investigated the impact of Sepulana on learning Sepedi.
    • Sepulana negatively impacts Sepedi learning.
    • Sepedi educators using Sepulana confuse learners, leading to mixed dialect usage.
    • The study recommends improved Sepedi teacher qualifications and clearer Sepedi instruction.

    Dedication

    • Dedicated to the author's children.
    • Appreciation for their encouragement and support.
    • Appreciation to their husband for understanding their commitments to the university.

    Acknowledgements

    • Thanks to God for strength and protection.
    • Thanks to supervisor for assistance and patience.
    • Thanks to colleagues for their meticulous work on the project.
    • Thanks to the principal for support during research.
    • Thanks for prayers for safety.

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    This study explores how the Sepulana dialect affects the learning of Sepedi among students. It highlights that the confusion caused by educators using Sepulana can hinder effective Sepedi education. Recommendations for improving teacher qualifications in Sepedi are also discussed.

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