ENG1ALL/101/0/2026

Tutorial Letter 101/0/2026

FIRST YEAR MODULES

ENG1501 Foundations in English Literary studies

ENG1502 Foundations in Applied English Language Studies

Year module

Department of English Studies

This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.

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1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4
2. MODULE OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3. CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION ............................................................................................. 8
4. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................... 9
4.1 Lecturer(s) ....................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Department ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 University ........................................................................................................................................ 9
5. RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 10
5.2 Recommended book(s) ................................................................................................................. 10
5.3 E-reserves....................................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Library services and resources ....................................................................................................... 10
6. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 11
6.1 Study @ Unisa publication and myModules .................................................................................. 11
6.2 The Unisa First-Year Experience Programme .............................................................................. 12
6.3 Using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to apply for module credit within a qualification......... 13
6.4 Compulsory Completion of the Academic Integrity Course ........................................................... 15
7. STUDY PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 16
8. PRACTICAL WORK ..................................................................................................................... 17
9. ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Assessment criteria ....................................................................................................................... 17
9.2 Assessment plan ........................................................................................................................... 18
9.3 Assessment/assignment due dates .............................................................................................. 18
9.4 Submission of assessments/assignments .................................................................................... 19
9.5 The assessments/assignments ..................................................................................................... 20
9.6 Other assessment methods .......................................................................................................... 20
9.7 The examination............................................................................................................................ 21
9.8 Invigilation/proctoring .................................................................................................................... 21
10. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY .......................................................................................................... 22
10.1 Plagiarism ..................................................................................................................................... 22
10.2 Cheating ........................................................................................................................................ 22
11. STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ................................................................................... 22
12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................... 23
13. SOURCES CONSULTED ............................................................................................................. 24

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14. IN CLOSING ................................................................................................................................. 25

ADDENDUM ............................................................................................................................................. 26
The embedded document below contains a list of multilingual assessment terminologies. ......... 26

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Dear Student

1. INTRODUCTION
Unisa is a comprehensive open distance e-learning (CODeL) higher education institution. Our
comprehensive curricula encapsulate a range of offerings, from strictly vocational to strictly
academic certificates, diplomas and degrees. Unisa's openness and its distance e-learning
character result in many students who may not previously have had an opportunity to enrol in
higher education registering at the University. Our CODeL character implies that our
programmes are carefully planned and structured to ensure success for students, ranging from
the under-prepared but with potential to those who are sufficiently prepared.

Multiple modes of delivery are involved in teaching and learning in a CODeL context, ranging
from blended to fully online learning. As a default position, all postgraduate programmes are
offered fully online with no printed study materials. Undergraduate programmes are offered
using a blended mode of delivery where printed study materials are augmented with online
teaching and learning via myUnisa, our learning management system. In some instances,
undergraduate programmes are offered fully online as well.

Furthermore, our programmes are aligned with the vision, mission and values of the University.
Unisa's commitment to serving humanity and shaping futures – combined with a clear
appreciation of our location on the African continent – means that Unisa's graduates have
distinctive graduate qualities, which include

• being independent, resilient, responsible and caring citizens able to fulfil and serve in
multiple roles in their immediate and future local, national and global communities

• having a critical understanding of their location on the African continent and taking
account of its histories, challenges and potential in relation to globally diverse contexts

• the ability to critically analyse and evaluate the credibility and usefulness of information
and data from multiple sources in a globalised world with ever-increasing information
and data flows and competing worldviews

• knowing how to apply their discipline-specific knowledges competently, ethically and

creatively to solve real-life problems

• an awareness of their own learning and developmental needs and future potential

We encourage you to log on to the module site on myUnisa regularly (at least twice a week).

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MODULE
CODE
In ENG1501, all your study material, assessments and engagements
with your lecturers and fellow students will take place online. However,
some of your prescribed reading will be made available offline. You will
need to acquaint yourself with both the offline and online components of
this module. This tutorial letter is intended to offer you some guidance in
this regard.

Several tutorial letters will be placed on the ENG1501 module site on

myModules (myUnisa) during the year. A tutorial letter is our way of
communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.
Please make sure that you visit this site regularly so that you are aware
of any new material that is available or announcements that have been
made.

Tutorial Letter 101 (this 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, working on your assignments, preparing
for the examination, and addressing questions to your lecturers.

In Tutorial Letter 101, you will find the assignments and assessment
criteria as well as instructions on the preparation and submission of
ENG1501 the assignments. This tutorial letter also provides all the information
you need about the prescribed study material and other resources,
as well as how to obtain these. Please study this information carefully
and make sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as
possible. We have also included certain general and administrative
information about this module.

From the outset, we would like to point out that you must read all the
tutorial letters you receive during the year immediately and carefully,
as they always contain important, and sometimes urgent,
information.

To succeed in this module, you need to work carefully through the

following resources:

• Tutorial Letter 101 as it contains general module and assessment

information

• Tutorial Letter 501 (study guide) which is the primary tuition

source that guides you towards achieving the module outcomes

• Tutorial Letter 102 which functions as a practical step-by-step

guide on how to work through the material and prepare for
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 assignments and the examination. It also contains additional
exercises and writing-skill support.

We use myUnisa as our virtual campus. This is an online system that is

used to administer, document and deliver educational material to you
and support engagement with you. Look out for information from your
lecturers as well as other Unisa platforms to determine how to access
the virtual myUnisa module site. Information on the tools that will be
available to engage with your lecturers and fellow students to support
your learning will also be communicated via various platforms.

We encourage you to log into the module site on myUnisa regularly (that
is, at least twice per week). The website for your module is ENG1501-
26-Y.

We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you every success with
your studies!

ENG1502 is a blended module. Blended simply means engagement

between students and lecturers will happen, across two modalities,
online, and offline. The blended mode also means that you have access
to printed and online material. The printed material in this module
includes Tutorial Letter 101 (this letter), Tutorial Letter 501(study guide),
prescribed textbooks and other printed materials to which you may be
referred. On the other hand, online material refers to all the electronic
material that is used in the module such as online Tutorial Letter 101,
Tutorial Letter 501, e-tutoring, discussion forums, virtual class
presentations, among others.

ENG1502 We use myUnisa as our virtual campus. This is an online system that is
used to administer, document and deliver educational material to you
and support engagement with you. Look out for information from your
lecturers as well as other Unisa platforms to determine how to access
the virtual myUnisa module site. Information on the tools that will be
available to engage with your lecturers and fellow students to support
your learning will also be communicated via various platforms.

You are encouraged to log into the module site on myUnisa regularly (that is, at
least twice per week).We wish you every success with your studies!

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2. MODULE OVERVIEW
2.1 Purpose

Table 1: Purpose statements of First-year modules

MODULE DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE MODULES
CODE MODULE

Foundations in English This module aims to establish a literary and

Literary studies academic foundation that will provide you with the
basic skills you require to further your studies in
English literature. You will learn to apply appropriate
genre-specific reading strategies to a range of literary
texts, and you will also be expected to demonstrate
the basic skills of writing academic English. In
particular, this module aims to introduce you to the
basics of reading and analysing literature in the form
of poetry, short stories and a novel.
ENG1501
The assignments are an integral part of the learning
experience. They are meant to be a constructive,
engaging and transformative experience for students.
They aim to improve the quality of students’ learning
experiences by focusing on significant knowledge,
skills, attitudes and values, and providing motivation
to work through the material through feedback.

Foundations in Applied This module forms part of the first-year English

English Language Studies Studies when taken in conjunction with the module
‘Foundations in English Literary Studies’ (ENG1501).
ENG1502 aims to introduce students to a systematic
description of the English Language and to introduce
students to the grammatical competences needed to
apply their knowledge to the analysis of authentic
language data. The module will introduce meta-
language terminology in the discipline of Applied
ENG1502
English language studies, which is essential for
advanced proficiency and literacy development. The
module will equip students with the skills of Applied
English language studies (such as writing/rhetoric
studies, and discourse studies). Students will be able
to apply their understanding and skills to the English
language as it functions in various real-life contexts
and domains.

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2.2 Outcomes

Table 2: Outcomes of First-year modules

MODULE DESCRIPTION OF OUTCOMES OF THE MODULES
CODE MODULES
Foundations in English This module provides a foundation for literary
Literary studies study. After completing this module you should be
able to:

• Demonstrate an informed
understanding of the genre-specific
reading strategies required to read a
range of literary texts in different
genres at an inferential level
• Demonstrate an informed
understanding of the literary
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genre
• Demonstrate an ability to identify
these features in literary texts and
comment on their significance in the
production of textual meaning
• Demonstrate argumentative skills in
the form of a sustained written
analysis of a literary text, using
subject-specific conventions and
acceptable academic discourse.

Foundations in Applied This module provides a foundation in English

English Language Studies Language Studies. After completing this module
you should be able to:

• Describe and explain the structure of texts

above single-sentence level.
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• Understand and explain the grammatical and
functional structure of the English Language.

• Produce own writing, practising the

conventions of academic English.

3. CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION
Unisa has implemented a transformation charter that places curriculum transformation high on the
teaching and learning agenda. Curriculum transformation includes student-centred scholarship, the
pedagogical renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the scholarship of teaching and
learning, and the infusion of African epistemologies and philosophies. All of these are being phased
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in at both programme and module levels. As a result of this, you will notice a marked change in the
teaching and learning strategy implemented by Unisa, together with the way in which the content
is conceptualised in your modules. We encourage you to embrace these changes during your
studies at Unisa, responsively and within the framework of transformation.

4. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

4.1 Lecturer(s)

Please note: To streamline queries and ensure that students are assisted as soon as possible for
ENG1501, we have a dedicated e-mail address for this module. We appeal to students to use this
address for ALL student queries related to academic aspects of the module. Using this e-mail
address will ensure that your query is sent to the person who can best attend to it as soon as
possible. To comply with POPI Act, only use your myLife email address for all correspondence with
your lecturers. Do not use private email addresses.

Module Code Lecturers name Email address Telephone

Dedicated email ENG1501@[Link] 012 429-6354
ENG1501
address
Dr MS Lediga ledigms@[Link] 012 429-6710

Dr V Hlatshwayo hlatsv@[Link] 012 429-6140

Mr FS Maluleke malulsf@[Link] 012 429-6665

ENG1502
Ms TJ Ntsopi ntsoptj@[Link] 012 352-4117

Mr D Mokoena mokoeds@[Link] 012 429-3679

4.2 Department

Department of English Studies

4.3 University

University of South Africa

Contact addresses of the various administrative departments appear on the Unisa website:
[Link]

Please include your student number in all correspondence.

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5. RESOURCES
5.1 Prescribed book(s)

Module code Prescribed book(s)

Mohlele, Nthikeng. 2013. Small Things. Johannesburg: Jacana.
ENG1501 (You must purchase this book.)

(1) Carter, R., Goddard, A. (2016). How to Analyse Texts. London:

Routledge.
(2) Mullany, L. & Stockwell, P. (2010). Introducing English Language.
ENG1502
London: Routledge
(You must purchase these books.)

5.2 Recommended book(s)

Module code Recommended book(s)

We recommend that students purchase a good dictionary, such as the

Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Alternatively, students can
access this dictionary from the App Store or Google Play, or other
ENG1501 reputable free online dictionaries such as Cambridge Online Dictionary,
Macmillan Online Dictionary, [Link] etc.

Richards, C. & Schmidt, R. (2013). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching

and Applied Linguistics, (4th ed) London: Routledge
ENG1502
Recommended material can be used as additional reading and can be
requested online, via the library catalogue.
Recommended books can be requested online, via the library catalogue.

5.3 E-reserves

E-reserves can be downloaded from the library webpage. More information on finding e-reserves
is available at: [Link]

5.4 Library services and resources

The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources and has made
numerous library guides available at [Link]

Recommended guides

• For brief information on the library, go to [Link]

• For more detailed library information, go to
[Link]
• For frequently asked questions, go to
[Link]
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• For research support and services such as the Personal Librarian service and the
literature search request (on your research topic) service, offered by the Information
Search Librarian, go to [Link]
services/Research-support
• For library training for undergraduate students, go to
[Link]
• For lending services, go
to [Link]
services
• For services for postgraduate students, go to
[Link]
• For support and services for students with disabilities, go to
[Link]
special-needs
• For library technology support, go to [Link]
• For information on finding and using library resources and tools, go to
[Link]
• For an A–Z list of library databases, go to [Link]

Important contact information

Technical problems encountered in accessing library online services:
•
Lib-help@[Link]
• General library-related queries: Library-enquiries@[Link]
• Queries related to library fines and payments: Library-fines@[Link]
• Interlibrary loan service for postgraduate students: libr-ill@[Link]
• Literature Search Service: Lib-search@[Link]
• Services and resources available to clients living with disabilities :
lib-disability@[Link]
• Library book requests from, and book deliveries to Correctional Services: lib-
corrections@[Link]
• Social media channels: Facebook: Unisa Library and X (Twitter) : @UnisaLibrary
To view the Library orientation video – please click here : Unisa Library and Information
Services Video_1_1 (2).mp4

6. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

6.1 Study @ Unisa publication and myModules
The Study @ Unisa online publication is available on myUnisa at
[Link]/brochures/studies

It contains important information and guidelines for successful studies through Unisa.

If you need assistance with the myModules system, you are welcome to use the following contact
details:

• Toll-free landline: 0800 00 1870 (select option 07 for myModules)

• E-mail: mymodule22@[Link] or myUnisaHelp@[Link]

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You can access and view short videos on topics such as how to view your calendar, how to
access module content, how to view announcements for modules, how to submit assessments
and how to participate in forum activities by visiting

[Link]

Registered Unisa students receive a free myLife e-mail account. Important information, notices
and updates are sent exclusively to this account.

Please claim your e-mail account immediately after registering at Unisa by following this link:
[Link]
[Link] Note that it can take up to 24 hours for your account to be activated after
you have claimed it.

Your myLife account is the only e-mail account recognised by Unisa for official correspondence
between you and the University and it will remain your official primary e-mail address on record
at Unisa.

You remain responsible for the management of this e-mail account.

6.2 The Unisa First-Year Experience Programme

Many students find the transition from school education to tertiary education stressful and this is
often true for students enrolling at Unisa for the first time. Unisa is a dedicated open distance and
e-learning institution and is very different from face-to-face/contact institutions. It is a mega
university, and all its programmes are offered through either blended learning or fully online
learning. For these reasons, we offer first-time students additional/extended support to help them
navigate the Unisa teaching and learning journey seamlessly and with little difficulty and few
barriers.

Unisa’s First-Year Experience (FYE) Programme has been specially designed to provide you with
prompt and helpful information about the services that the institution offers.

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The following FYE services are currently available:

FYE website E-mail support

[Link]/FYE fye@[Link]

FYE1500
Post-
myUnisa; study
registration Referrals to skills; academic &
orientation other support digital literacies;
services etc.
e.g. counselling;
reading & writing
workshops

To ensure that you don't miss out on important academic and support communication from the
SRU, please check your myLife inbox regularly.

6.3 Using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to apply for module credit within a
qualification.
Now that you are a registered student, you are advised to familiarise yourself with the learning
outcomes of the module or modules you have chosen. If you have been exposed to those learning
outcomes for three years or more – either through work experience or other involvement – you can
apply to be exempted from completing assignments and writing examinations. As part of your
application for this exemption, you will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence substantiating
how your experience is equivalent to the learning outcomes. The diagram below shows the steps
involved in obtaining recognition of prior learning (RPL) for module credit. For more information on
the process, RPL fees, and the contact details of your college RPL coordinator, visit the Unisa
website: [Link]/rpl

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6.4 Compulsory Completion of the Academic Integrity Course

Students registered for NQF 5 – 8 programmes are required to complete the Academic
Integrity Course annually.

Academic integrity represents our commitment to and demonstration of honest and ethical
behaviour in academic settings. Academic integrity is a foundational principle at Unisa,
underpinning the quality and credibility of our qualifications. At its core, the Academic Integrity
Course is designed to advance values such as discipline, fairness, honesty and commitment, which
are important to your success as a student and your future as a professional.
The course can be accessed at: [Link] Use your myLife-credentials to log in.
For new students
If you are a new student enrolling for the first time in 2026, you must complete the full Academic
Integrity Course as part of your orientation. This course is designed to instil academic values and
equip you with the necessary skills required to uphold integrity throughout your academic journey.

The course comprises five comprehensive study units:

1. Unisa’s values and mission on academic integrity principles
2. Defining academic integrity in an open distance learning (ODL) environment
3. Basic skills in academic writing
4. Ethical usage of artificial intelligence
5. Unisa’s processes in identifying academic misconduct and detection tools

For returning students

Those of you who completed the Academic Integrity Course in 2025 are required to complete the
refresher version of the course in 2026. This course serves to reinforce the principles and practices
of academic integrity. While it is a shortened version of your previously completed Academic
Integrity Course, it remains compulsory and must be completed within the specified period.

The refresher course aims to:

• Reinforce understanding of academic integrity principles
• Update you on any changes in policies or practices
• Ensure continued commitment to ethical academic conduct

For both new and returning students, it is important to complete the respective versions of the
Academic Integrity Course within the specified periods. Unisa remains steadfast in its commitment
to fostering a culture of honesty, fairness and responsibility. Non-compliance may lead to academic
consequences as outlined in Unisa's Student Rules. For support, contact
mymodule22@[Link]

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7. STUDY PLAN
MODULE
STUDY PLAN
CODE

You should read carefully through Tutorial Letters 101 (this letter),
102 and 501 to familiarise yourself with everything that is required
of you in this module. For a detailed study plan, which will guide
you through the entirety of the learning content for the duration of
the year, please join your e-tutor’s dedicated e-tutorials on
myModules. These will guide you to stay up to date with your
ENG1501
learning in this module so that you are prepared for your
assignments and the examination. Your lecturers will let you know
via myModules when you have been assigned to an e-tutor.
Detailed steps on how to find your e-tutor site will also be available
on the ENG1501-26-Y module site on myModules at the
appropriate time.

Assignments are seen as part of the learning material for this

module. As you do the assignments, study the relevant units in the
Study Guide; consult other resources; discuss the work with fellow
students, your E-Tutors, Face to Face Tutors or conduct research.
We urge you to attempt all the activities contained in the Study
Guide as well as your prescribed textbooks. The activities in the
Study Guide are designed to enrich your knowledge and to give
you practice in achieving the outcomes of the module. Regular
practice will develop your ability to express yourself clearly in
English and to write in a style appropriate for academic purpose.
We recommend that you work through Tutorial Letter 501 in the
following order:
ENG1502
February-March: UNITS 1 and 2

April-May: UNITS 3, 4 and 5

June-July: UNITS 6 and 7

August-September: Exam Revision

Please be sure to engage regularly with your e-tutor who will have
extra teaching activities online. These activities will enable you to
practise your skills and prepare you both for the assignments and
the examination.

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8. PRACTICAL WORK

There is no practical work component for this module.

9. ASSESSMENT
9.1 Assessment criteria

Module Description of the module Assessment criteria per module

code
Foundations in English The assessment criteria of this module
Literary studies align with the module outcomes, which
can be found under 2.2 in this tutorial
letter. The assessment takes the form of
both formative assessment (your
assignments) and summative
assessment (your examination). Take
ENG1501
note of any assignment preparation
resources your lecturers might post on
the ENG1501-26-Y module site before
your assignment due dates. These
resources can help prepare you for the
assessments.

Foundations in English The assessment criteria of this module

Language Studies align with the module outcomes, which
can be found under 2.2 in this tutorial
letter. The assessment takes the form of
both formative assessment (your
assignments) and summative
ENG1502 assessment (your examination). Take
note of any assignment preparation
resources your lecturers might post on
the ENG1502-26-Y module site before
your assignment due dates. These
resources could help prepare you for the
assessments.

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9.2 Assessment plan

Module Number of Admission to examination % weight and count

code Assignments
ENG1501 To complete this • you will be required
module, you will be to submit at least one • The assignment
required to submit three assignment/s weighting for the
assignments • you will need to obtain module is
Assignment 1
a year mark average
(30%),
of 40% for the Assignment 2
assignments. (30%), and
Assignment 3
(40%).
• The examination
will count 65%
towards the final
module mark

ENG1502 To complete this • you will be required • Assignment 1

module, you will be to submit assignment (30%),
required to submit three one. Assignment 2
assignments • you will need to (30%), and
obtain a year mark
Assignment 3
average of 40% for
the assignments (40%).
• The examination
will count 60%
towards the final
module mark

• All information about when and where to submit your assignments will be made available to
you via the myModules site for your module.
• Due dates for assignments, as well as the assignments themselves, will be available on the
myModules site for your module.
• You will receive examination information via the myModules sites. Please watch out for
announcements on how examinations for the modules for which you are registered will be
conducted.

9.3 Assessment/assignment due dates

• No assessment/assignment due dates are included in this tutorial letter.

• Assessment/assignment due dates will be made available to you on the myUnisa landing
page for this module. We envisage that the due dates will be available to you on registration.

• Please start working on your assignments as soon as you register for the module.

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• Log on to the myUnisa site for this module to obtain more information on the due dates for
the submission of the assessments/assignments.

9.4 Submission of assessments/assignments

• Unisa, as a CODeL institution, is moving towards becoming an online institution. You will
see, therefore, that all your study material, assessments and engagements with your
lecturer and fellow students will take place online. To facilitate this, we use myUnisa as our
virtual campus.

• The myUnisa virtual campus offers you access to the myModules site, where learning
material is available online and where assessments must be completed. Together, myUnisa
and myModules form an online system that is used to administer, document and deliver
educational material to you and to support engagement between you and Unisa’s
academics.

• The myUnisa platform can be accessed via [Link] Click on the myModules
2026 button to access the online sites for the modules that you are registered for.

• The University undertakes to communicate clearly and as frequently as is necessary to

ensure that you get the most out of using myUnisa. Please access the Announcements on
your myModules site regularly, as this is where we will post important information.

• When you access your myModules site for the module/s you are registered for, you will see
a welcome message posted by your lecturer. Below the welcome message you will see the
assessment shells for the assessments that you need to complete. Some assessments may
be multiple choice, some may be tests or written assessments/assignments, others may be
forum discussions and so on. All assessments must be completed on the assessment shells
available on the respective module platforms.

• To complete quiz assessments, please log on to the module site where you need to
complete the assessment. Click on the relevant assessment shell (Assessment 1,
Assessment 2, etc.). There will be a date recorded there telling you when the assessment
will open for you. When the assessment is open, access the quiz online and complete it
within the time available to you. Quiz assessment questions are not included in this tutorial
letter (Tutorial Letter 101) and are made available online only. You must therefore access
and complete the quiz online where it has been created.

• It is not advisable to use a cellphone to complete quizzes. Please use a desktop computer,
tablet or laptop for this task. Students who use cellphones find it difficult to navigate the
Online Assessment tool on the small screen and often struggle to navigate between
questions and successfully complete the quizzes. In addition, cellphones are more
vulnerable to dropped internet connections than other devices. If at all possible, please do
not use a cellphone for this type of assessment.

• For written assessments/assignments, please note the due date by which your work must
be submitted. Ensure that you follow the guidelines given to complete the
assessment/assignment. Click on the submission button on the relevant assessment shell
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site for the modules that you are registered for. Before you finalise the upload, double-check
that you have selected the correct file for uploading. Remember, no marks can be awarded
for incorrectly submitted assessments/assignments.

Types of assignments and descriptions

All assignments are defined as either optional, mandatory, compulsory, or elective.

• Elective assignments
- If you do not submit this assignment, you get no mark for it.
- Only the best results of the required submissions will count towards your year mark.

• Mandatory assignments
- The mark for this assignment contributes to the year mark.
- If you do not submit a mandatory assignment, no mark is awarded and the year mark is
calculated accordingly. You will therefore forfeit the marks attached to this assignment
when the final mark for the module is calculated.

• Compulsory assignments
- If you do not submit a compulsory assignment, the result on your academic record will
be absent.

• Optional assignments
- You are encouraged to do optional assignments to benefit your learning.

9.5 The assessments/assignments

As indicated in section 9.2, you need to complete

Module code assessments/assignments for this module

To complete this module, you will be required to submit THREE
ENG1501
assignments
To complete this module, you will be required to submit THREE
ENG1502 assignments.

Details of the tasks set will appear on the assessments/assignments themselves.

9.6 Other assessment methods

Module code Other assessment methods

ENG1501 There are no other assessment methods.
ENG1502 There are no other assessment methods.

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9.7 The examination

Examination information and details on the format of the examination will be made available to you
online via the myUnisa site. Look out for information from your lecturer and e-tutors (where
relevant), as well as for communication from the University.

9.8 Invigilation/proctoring

Since 2020, Unisa has been conducting all its assessments online. Given the stringent
requirements imposed by professional bodies, as well as increased solicitation of Unisa’s students
by third parties to unlawfully assist them with the completion of assignments and examinations, the
University is obliged to assure the integrity of its assessment by using various proctoring tools:
Turnitin, Moodle Proctoring, The Invigilator app and IRIS. These tools authenticate your identity
and flag suspicious behaviour to assure the credibility of your responses during assessments. The
description below is for your benefit as you may encounter any or all of these in your registered
modules:

Turnitin is plagiarism software that facilitates checks for originality in your submissions against
internal and external sources. Turnitin assists in identifying academic fraud and ghostwriting. You
are expected to submit typed responses when using the Turnitin software.

The Moodle Proctoring tool is facial recognition software that authenticates your identity during
your quiz assessments. This tool requires access to your mobile or laptop camera. You must
ensure that your camera is activated in your browser settings prior to starting your assessments.

The Invigilator is a mobile application-based service that verifies the identity of an assessment
participant. It detects student dishonesty-by-proxy and ensures that the assessment participant is
the student registered for the module concerned. This invigilation tool requires you to download the
app from the Google Play Store (Android devices), the Huawei AppGallery (Huawei devices) or the
Apple App Store (Apple devices) on your camera-enabled mobile device prior to starting your
assessment.

IRIS Invigilation software verifies the identity of a student during assessment and provides for
both manual and automated facial verification. It can record and review your assessment session
and it flags suspicious behaviour for review by an academic administrator. IRIS software requires
installation on your webcam-enabled laptop device.

Students who are identified and flagged for suspicious or dishonest behaviour arising from the
invigilation and proctoring reports will be referred to the disciplinary office for formal proceedings.

Please note:

Refer to your module assessment information on the myModules sites to determine which
proctoring or invigilation tool will be used for your formative and summative assessments.

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10. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
10.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of taking the words, ideas and thoughts of others and presenting them as your
own. It is a form of theft. Plagiarism includes the following forms of academic dishonesty:

• copying and pasting from any source without acknowledging that source
• not including references, or deliberately inserting incorrect bibliographic information
• paraphrasing without acknowledging the source of the information
10.2 Cheating
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• completing assessments on behalf of another student, copying the work of another student
during an assessment, or allowing another student to copy your work
• using social media (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram) or other platforms to disseminate
assessment information
• submitting corrupt or irrelevant files
• buying completed answers from so-called tutors or internet sites (contract cheating)

For more information about plagiarism, follow the link below:

[Link]

11. STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES

The Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD) provides an
opportunity for staff to interact with first-time and returning students with disabilities.

If you are a student with a disability and would like additional support, or if you need additional time
for assignments/assessments, contact the following email address and phone number to discuss
the assistance that you need.

Module Code Lecturers name Email address Telephone

Dedicated email ENG1501@[Link] 012 429-6354
ENG1501
address
ENG1502 Dr MS Lediga ledigms@[Link] 012 429-6710

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12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Module Code

We advise you to consult the FAQ section on ENG1501 site on

myModules regularly as it is a useful resource which we update frequently
to reflect any issues that may arise over the course of the year.

I have not yet received my study material. What can I do?

If you have not yet received your study material, you can download digital
copies from myUnisa.

I found a website that explains the poem/short story/novel. Can I use it to

answer my assignment questions?

Note that we do not expect you to make use of secondary sources at first
year level. In fact, we encourage you to rely on your own observations,
made by studying the language in your prescribed texts closely. However,
if you want to use other people’s ideas in your assignments, you need to
know how to give credit to your sources. Using ideas and facts from other
people, books or web pages without saying where they come from is
stealing those ideas and facts. It is called plagiarism and it is a serious
offence. Please consult the section titled ‘Using secondary sources in
your assignments’ in Tutorial Letter 501 to learn more about correct
ENG1501 referencing.
Remember, if your lecturer or marker notes that any part of your
assignment is not your own work, but simply a copy of what someone
else has written (whether directly copied or rephrased in your own words),
you cannot receive marks for that piece of work. We can only assess your
own work, and so answers produced by someone else (even if you
acknowledge your source) will result in a mark of 0.

A friend wants to copy the answers to my assignment. Is this allowed?

No. You are not allowed to share your work with your friends before the
assignments have beensubmitted to the university. Copying from others
constitutes plagiarism. If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will be
penalised.

How can I submit my assignments?

You can submit your assignments by uploading them onto the relevant
assignment tab in the ENG1501 site on myModules.

Please note that you may NOT submit your assignment via e-mail.
Assignments sent to lecturers via e-mail cannot be accepted.

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 How do I find my e-tutor on myUnisa?

All students are assigned e-tutors for ENG1501 by around April of

the academic year. Consult the ‘How to find your e-tutor site guide’
available on myUnisa for step-by-step instructions on finding your
e-tutor. If you have tried the steps above by April, and cannot seem
to find your e- tutor, please send an e-mail to
ENG1501@[Link]. Remember to include your name,
surname, and student number.

For any other queries, remember that the Study @ Unisa website
contains a guide of frequently asked questions and the most
relevant study information.

We advise you to consult the FAQ section on the ENG1502 site on

myModules regularly as it is a useful resource which we update frequently
to reflect any issues that may arise over the course of the year.

ENG1502 Please familiarise yourself with the information listed in this tutorial letter
regarding accessing information and in particular steps for submitting
your assignments.

N.B. Do not email your assignments to lecturers.

13. SOURCES CONSULTED

Module Code

ENG1501 No sources consulted

ENG1502 No sources consulted

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14. IN CLOSING

Module Code

Remember that to succeed at ENG1501, you need to utilise all the

resources made available to you – especially the additional support
material on the ENG1501 site on myModules. You need to work hard
and consistently for the duration of the year. It is of special importance
that you make sure you attend your weekly e-tutorials on myModules
and that you keep a writing journal where you keep a record of all your
study activities in the module (see Tutorial Letter 501 for more
information in this regard). Submit all three of your assignments on time.
When approaching your lecturers for assistance, we will ask for your
writing journal, as it could help us understand what kind of challenges
you might be experiencing in the module. In addition, we may ask
you for copies of the regular activities you have completed as part of
your e-tutorials on myModules. Succeeding at this module requires very
regular and active engagement with your learning content. This includes
ENG1501 active participation in your e-tutorials every week.

Lastly, we urge you to educate yourself on the dangers of plagiarism,

and to avoid committing any kind of academic dishonesty. There are
resources available on the ENG1501 site on myModules that can help
you in this regard. Keep in mind that you can only succeed at this module
if you study honestly. There are no shortcuts!

We hope that you will enjoy this module and we wish you every success

in your studies.

Best wishes

The ENG1501 team

We wish you all a successful year ahead.

ENG1502
The ENG1502 team

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 ADDENDUM
DECLARATION REGARDING PLAGIARISM

Name and student number: …………………………………………………….

Assignment topic: ……………………………………………………………………

I declare that this assignment is my own original work. Where secondary material has been used
(either from a printed source or from the Internet), this has been carefully acknowledged and
referenced in accordance with departmental requirements. I understand what plagiarism is and am
aware of the department’s policy in this regard. I have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy
my work.

Signature: ……………………………………………………………………

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