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Question: TEXT A 5. 10 15 CHANGE THE WORLD 1. The motto of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is: “Change the World”, a noble mission inspired by the famous statement, Nelson Mandela that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. For, “it is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of a mine, that the child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation”. 2. True to the legacy of Nelson Mandela, this University is also a value- driven institution where social justice and equality are paramount in the endeavour to rectify the inequalities in our world. The African philosophy of “ubuntu” underpins what you aim for and do as an institution. 3. Like all universities the world over, in line with your values, you had to quickly adapt in the face of the pandemic to offer your twenty-nine thousand or more students online and mask-to-mask tuition. This has not been easy for you, especially given the gap in content knowledge between those who are privileged to have access to data, devices, and internet and those who do not. Source: Adapted from www.mandela.ac.za 2. Read the following transcription of a telephone conversation, (TEXT B) and answer the question that follows. TEXT B Telephone conversation Jakie: Hey Sbo! Just saw your missed call, what’s up? Sibonelo: Was just checking if you’re up for the soccer practice this afternoon. Jakie: I can’t go bro, I’m feeling a bit under the weather. I have to take some meds and sleep. Sibonelo: Ohh! Sorry bro; will tell the coach. Cheers! Source: Own creativity Refer to both TEXT A and TEXT B Discuss the differences in the register used in TEXT A and Text B? Cite examples from the two texts to support your answer. (6)
"Register" in linguistics refers to the type of language used in a particular context or for a specific purpose. It can vary in terms of formality, use of jargon, and level of complexity among other factors. TEXT A and TEXT B provide a clear comparison of formal and informal registers. TEXT A uses a formal register as observed by its scholarly vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and the use of specific terminologies as seen in phrases like "Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University", "social justice and equality", "African philosophy of ubuntu", and "mask-to-mask tuition". This suggests that the text is used in a more professional, academic context where formality is expected. For instance, "The motto of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is: “Change the World”, a noble mission inspired by the famous statement, Nelson Mandela that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”." Here, the language is formal, the tone is serious and the topic is academic. On the other hand, TEXT B employs an informal register, as highlighted by its informal vocabulary, slang, contractions, and simple sentence structures seen in expressions like "Hey Sbo!", "What's up?", "I can't go bro", and "Cheers!". This shows that the text is a personal, friendly conversation between two friends, a context where informal language is generally used. To demonstrate, "Hey Sbo! Just saw your missed call, what’s up?" and "I can’t go bro, I’m feeling a bit under the weather. I have to take some meds and sleep.". The language here is casual, the tone is laid-back and the topic is everyday life. In summary, TEXT A adopts a formal register used in academic or professional contexts, while TEXT B uses an informal register characteristic of casual, everyday communication.
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