Unit+Assessment+2


 * 1) In groups, choose one native language of Uganda, preferably one you (or a number of group members) are conversant with.
 * 2) Identify at least 3 linguistic and 3 non-linguistic characteristics of the language you have chosen, which characteristics may pose difficulties for L1 speakers of this language while learning English. Indicate and explain the potential areas where these characteristics might pose difficulties for its L1 speakers in learning English.
 * 3) Imagine you are teaching an aspect of English language to speakers of the L1 you have identified. Outline this aspect and demonstrate how you would assist the learners to deal with at least two of the linguistic and two non-linguistic difficulties you have outlined above, related to the aspect you have outlined.


 * __ What will be assessed and how (Assessment rubric): __**


 * ** Marks ** ||
 * ^  || ** Points ** || ** Weight % ** ||
 * ** Engagement with Content ** || Demonstration of sufficient understanding of issue(s) || 10 || 80 ||
 * ^  || Sufficient identification and explanation of linguistic and non-linguistic characteristics of the chosen language that might impact on ESL || 20 ||^   ||
 * ^  || Synthesis of the influence of the identified linguistic non-linguistic (social and/or cultural factors) of the L1 in language learning. || 20 ||^   ||
 * ^  || Application: specification of aspect of language being taught and how learners will be assisted to deal with identified difficulties. || 30 ||^   ||
 * ** Presentation ** || Organizing the content: originality, choice and relevance. || 10 || 20 ||
 * ^  || Cohesion, logic of argument and appropriate language use (at least level B2) || 10 ||^   ||

i. Word limit in work to be handed in: **1,500**. Penalty applies to excess of 10% +. ii. Presentation: 20 minutes, excluding 5 minutes for reactions from class.
 * Rubric cont'd: **

**NB**: Use the point and weighting guide to estimate word allocation for the different parts of the assignment.