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PRG721S - PRAGMATICS - 2ND OPP -JAN 2025 |
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nAmlBIA
UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECH no LOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: PRG721S
COURSE NAME: PRAGMATICS
SESSION: January 2025
TIME: 3 hours
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100%
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER($)
MODERATOR
Prof. Haileleul Zeleke Woldemariam
Prof. Collen Sabao
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write clearly and neatly.
2. Number the answers clearly.
3. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Question Paper
2. Answer Booklet
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 1._PAGES(INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
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General Instruction: This examination booklet contains three parts. Part One requires you
to provide short answers as per the instruction in the section. Under Part Two, you need
to write a short paragraph in line with each instruction in this section. In Part Three, you
are required to write an extended essay. Answer ALL the questions. Read all the questions
carefully before answering. Number your answers clearly.
PART ONE: TYPESOF IMPLICATURE ............................... (10 MARKS]
1) Conversational implicature happens when the speaker says something that requires
interpretation and is an indirect way of saying something.On the space provided, mention
the type of conversational implicature embedded in each of the following sentences.
1. Khomas fire station burnt down some 5 hours ago. ________
2. A marriage counselor files for divorce. _____________
3. Katutura police station got robbed yesterday. _________
4. My brother Eben, who is a pilot, has a fear of heights. _______
5. This morning, I saw a blind leading the blind. __________
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PART TWO: PARAGRAPH WRITING ....................................... (40 Marks]
2) COLLOCATIVE MEANING IN PRAGMATICS ................................................... (20 MARKS]
In your own words, explain what "collocative meaning" signifies in Pragmatics. Expounding
the term, write an explanatory paragraph and provide examples whenever applicable.
3) THE TENETS OF SPEECH ACT THEORY ....................................................... (20 MARKS]
Speech Act Theory (SAT) is a term to refer to a theory which analyses the role of utterances
in relation to the behaviour of speaker and hearer in inter-personal communication. What
are the major tenets of the theory? Explain the relevance of each tenet and write an
expository paragraph.
PART TWO: ESSAY WRITING ............................... [MARK ... 50%]
4) POLITENESS THEORY OF GEOFREY LEECH
The politeness principle is a series of maxims, which Leech has proposed as a way of
explaining how politeness operates in conversational exchanges. Leech defines politeness as
forms of behavior that establish and maintain comity. That is the ability of participants in a
social interaction to engage in interaction in an atmosphere of relative harmony. Note also
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that speakers may adhere to more than one maxim of politeness at the same time. Often one
maxim is on the forefront of the utterance, with a second maxim being invoked by implication.
If politeness is not communicated, we can assume that the politeness attitude is absent. In
line with these principles and factors, write an essay analysing the speech below by the late
H.E Dr Hage Geingob, former President of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of the
Hand-Over Ceremony of Housing Development in Oshakati, Ehenye. September 17, 2019.
As you may recall, in 2015, I visited this area, accompanied by Comrade Sophia Shaningwa,
who at that time, was serving as the Minister of Urban and Rural Development. We were
conducting a site visit on the Massive Urban Land Servicing Project, which we commissioned
right here in Oshakati.
It is therefore a moment of great joy, to return and witness the tremendous progress made
with regards to this housing development in Oshakati.
Today, an area that was barren when we visited it four years ago, is hosting a lavish handover
ceremony of housing development. Government understands that housing is a fundamental
human need. Housing is the foundation upon which stable, united and successful communities
are built. Therefore, under our narrative of the Namibian House, we are committed to ensuring
that every citizen of this country attains access to decent and affordable housing.
In this regard, we have undertaken, under the Harambee Prosperity Plan, to implement the
Massive Urban Land Servicing Programme (MULSP}, starting with three pilot towns of
Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Oshakati. Here we are in Oshakati, which has lived up to our
commitment to deliver, deliver and deliver.
Therefore, I am pleased to note that the Oshakati Town Council has taken great efforts in
addressing the challenge of the housing backlog in Namibia. So far, 1 000 completed houses
and 3 000 Ervens have been serviced in Oshakati, Omake.
At this juncture, I wish to make an appeal to our traditional leaders, especially those in
surrounding areas of urban land, to come on board, and assist local government in paving the
way for new housing developments. We would not be here today in Ehenye, had it not been
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for the efforts made by the headman of Ehenye, to assist our government by availing this land
for housing development. These are the kind of results we will achieve when we hold hands
and pull in the same direction in the Harambee spirit.
Director of ceremonies
Ladies and gentlemen,
Housing projects of this nature are not only expected to contribute to the continued
development of infrastructure to Oshakati but are also a means to provide employment
opportunities to our people. Furthermore, in addition to the economic impact of housing, there
is also the significant impact it plays on the mental wellbeing of our people. Studies have
shown that when people can afford decent housing, everyone benefits. Better housing
conditions contribute to improved parenting behaviours, due to the reduction of household
stress.
Research indicates that people with access to quality housing have better physical and mental
health than people who don't own a home. In this regard, our commitment to providing
houses to our people is not only for the purpose of creating a more prosperous Namibia, but
also a happier and healthier Namibia. A Namibia in which the gift of housing will be available
to all.
Director of ceremonies Ladies and gentlemen,
In recognizing the success of various stakeholders in realizing this milestone event, I want to
once again commend all those who have collaborated to make this phase a resounding
success. Your hard work and commitment has enabled us to reach this critical stage in our
national endeavour to expand the provision of housing to our people.
In conclusion, I reaffirm the Namibian Government's commitment to continue to fight the
scourges of hunger, poverty and homelessness across the country. We shall not stop until the
sweeping wave of prosperity has uplifted all Namibians towards the shores of decent shelter,
decent nutrition and decent standards of living. With these words. It is now my pleasure to
proceed with the task of officially handing over the houses to the respective beneficiaries, by
opening one house, as a symbolic indication of the handover.
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