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EAP521C- ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES CATS- 2ND OPP- JUNE 2023 |
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nAmI BI AunIVER s ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
HAROLD PUPKEWITZ GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
COURSE CODE: EAP521C
DATE:
DURATION:
JUNE/JULY 2023
3 HOURS
COURSE NAME: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES
MODE:
PM
MARKS:
100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY /SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER:
Ms J. Brandt
MODERATOR: Dr E. Gawas
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers correctly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination paper
2. Examination script
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 12 PAGES {INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
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Janet (2015, p. 105) and Shahmohammadi (2014, p. 632) argued that managing
conflict and developing effective conflict resolution mechanisms encourages the
development of values, attitudes and knowledge between individuals and organisations.
Hence, conflict management skills are a fundamental aspect of leadership effectiveness in
many organisations. For the purpose of this study, the definition of Olu and Abosede (2003)
was adopted. This says that conflict management is a process of coordinating all resources
through the processes of planning, organising, leading and controlling interpersonal
conflicts in order to attain the objectives of organisations.
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However, students' interpersonal conflicts are very serious in many universities in
Ethiopia in general and at Bahir Dar University in particular, no exhaustive and adequate
studies were conducted in the latter university. Few studies such as Gidey (2000) studied
traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution in Ethiopia. Likewise, Mulatu (2007) examined
the conflict management practices at Admas University College. Abebaw (2014) studied
students' conflict in relation to ethnic and religious diversity at Bahir Dar University. Yalew
(2007) investigated causes of conflict and conflict resolution at Bahir Dar University.
However, none of them dealt with where conflict is commonly practised (hot spot areas) in
their studies. Besides, conflict-related issues are dynamic and need up-to-date information
for a healthier teaching and learning process. Thus, this research tries to fill these gaps and
add knowledge to the existing literatures in areas of conflict management styles. The
general objective of the study was to assess interpersonal conflicts and styles of managing
conflicts among students at Bahir Dar University. The specific objectives of this study
include first, to find out the causes of interpersonal conflict between students and
administrative workers at Bahir Dar University, and second, to examine conflict
management styles that are frequently practised by the university communities.
Research design
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The study applied a mixed-methods research composed of both quantitative and
qualitative approaches. Concurrent mixed-methods research was employed because
quantitative and qualitative data were collected simultaneously and the results were
embedded during the analysis. Questionnaires and key informant interviews were
employed to collect the necessary information for the study.
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Students do not come to Bahir Dar University with all the necessary social skills and
experiences to cooperate with each other. Therefore, instructors, students, university
leaders, campus police and students' guidance counsellors have to be aware of the real
causes of conflicts and they have to create a dialogue on how to manage conflicts in the
university. In general, the findings of this study could contribute towards enabling
university instructors, administrators, campus police and students to manage interpersonal
conflicts wisely and successfully in the achievement of Bahir Dar University's mission and
vision.
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Finally, this study is not free of limitations. Interpersonal, intrapersonal, intergroup
and intra-group are commonly observed types of conflicts at Bahir Dar University.
However, this study had focused on interpersonal conflicts. Besides, this study had been
done in one university. It is believed that interpersonal conflicts could vary between
universities.
Part 1: Comprehension questions
1. List 3 ways in which conflict can be helpful.
[20 marks]
(3)
2. Name one core study objective of this research.
(2)
3. According to the study, there was ethnic conflict identified among the students.
What were its causes?
(4)
4. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
(4)
a) This study is a ground-breaking research, the first of its kind.
b) Conflict can be both positive and negative.
c) The respondents were 1st and 2nd year females.
d) Interpersonal conflict is not the same everywhere.
5. List three cohesive devices used in paragraph D.
(3)
6. Pronoun reference
(2)
To what do the following underlined pronouns in bold refer in the given context?
a) !!_in paragraph B
b) This in paragraph C
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3. What is the population of this study?
(2)
4. How can the findings of this study help university instructors, administrators,
campus police and students at Bahir University?
(2)
5. Name two limitations of this study.
(2)
SECTION B: ACADEMIC WRITING
[60]
Part 1: Report writing questions
[15 marks]
As a NUST intern at Nedbank Namibia, you have to write a recommendation report to
brief your supervisor on Namibia's Economic Growth and Opportunities in 2023 because
the Nedbank Namibia Director wishes to inform the Government and NGOs on the
incorporation of improvement strategies towards the economic development in
Namibia. You have decided to focus your report content on three industries that
contribute positively to propel this growth, namely 1. Agriculture, 2. Mining and 3.
Tourism.
Show your REPORT TITLE and INTRODUCTION section only, paying attention to the
correct format and numbering, paragraph structure and the content required for the
introduction section of the report.
UNLOCKING NAMIBIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES IN 2023
Feb 9, 2023
By Tjivingurura Mbuende
Nedbank Namibia Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).
Namibia has a resilient agricultural sector, with a significant proportion of the population
relying on it for their livelihoods. The sector is expected to continue growing in the next few
years, driven by increased investment in irrigation and other infrastructure projects, as well
as good rainfall predicted for 2023. According to a recent report by the Namibia Statistics
Agency (NSA), export earnings for agriculture, forestry, and fishing products amounted to
N$3.7 billion for Q3 of 2022, so their contribution to foreign currency earnings should not
be underestimated.
Namibia is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, and the mining industry is
another major contributor to the economy of the country. The increased demand for
minerals such as uranium, gold, and diamonds is expected to drive the industry's growth
over the next few years. In addition, the government has implemented policies to attract
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responsible use of natural resources and reduced environmental impact. The integration of
renewable energy into agricultural processes can lead to increased efficiency, reduced
negative environmental impact, and lower production costs, especially considering the
country's approximately 60% dependence on energy imports.
In the mining sector, the expected growth is echoed by the Namibia Chamber of Mines,
foreseeing increased output from the diamond and uranium industries, specifically.
Meanwhile, the tourism industry is poised to recover shortly due to improvements in air
travel and growing demand for outdoor activities.
At Nedbank Namibia CIB, seeing money differently is about more than finding solutions for
current problems. It is about taking a step back to look at the bigger picture and positioning
solutions for future growth. Nedbank Namibia CIB is a strategic financial partner with a
focused objective to help our clients achieve their business ambitions and opportunities.
This is achieved through the provision of tailored solutions, characterized by fresh thinking,
innovation, and a highly integrated partnership approach.
(Adapted from) https://economist.com.na/76922/columns/unlocking-namibias-economic-
growth-and-opportunities-in-
2023/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20International%20Monetary,anticipated%20to%2
0propel%20this%20growth.
Part 2: Academic writing
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
[20 marks]
Namibia top in road deaths in the world
February 27, 2014: New Era
1According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) (2013), Namibia is ranked first in
the world in terms of the number of road deaths per 100 000 residents. 2 Eventhough
Africa accounts for just 2 percent of registered vehicles, the continent is responsible for
about 16 percent of annual global road deaths. 3Africa make up 12 percent of the
world's population. 4 A recent study by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle, who head
the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute, also indicated that
Namibia's residence are 53 percent more likely to die in a vehicle collition than from
cancer. 5The two compiled their study also using WHO statistics. 6A study is called
Mortality from Road Crashes in 193 Countries: A Comparison with Other Leading Causes
of Death. 7 Most of this road deaths, which have been described as a serious public
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4) two text-structure specific cohesive devices (transition words or phrases) (2)
5) Which pattern of organisation is used to communicate information in the
paragraph?
(2)
Part 4: Citation and reference
(15 marks]
Question 1
a) TRUE or FALSE:Entries on a References page are organised in alphabetical order by
the surnames of the (first) authors.
(1)
b) TRUE or FALSE:The authors' first name should be written out in full in reference
citations.
( 1)
c) TRUEor FALSE:Each reference list entry must either be numbered or bulleted. (1)
Question 2: In-text citation
Insert appropriate in-text citations in each of the following sentences by using the reference
sources, (A) or (B) provided in the box below. Write the correctly in-text-cited sentences.
(6)
a) "Last year, four other problem lions were relocated from Kunene to Erongo" (A).
b) (B) argues that seasonal rainfall totals are ranked, lowest to highest, and the limits
of each ten percent are determined from the cumulative frequency distribution.
Reference Sources
(A) Adam Hartman. The Namibian. Erongo lions relocated to Khomas. Friday 31 August,
2018, page 4.
(B) Louis Botha. History of drought in Namibia. 2014. http://www.nbri.org.na/.
on 02/09/2018.
Retrieved
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