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ZIMSEC O-Level Heritage Studies

2.2Language and national identity

Language and national identity in ZIMSEC O-Level Heritage Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 1 (proverbs, idioms, riddles and folklore are listed as language aspects that carry identity; they are taught in 2.10).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.2.1Form 1: identify aspects of language that carry national identity.
  2. 2.2.2Form 1: explain the link between language and identity.

Lessons

  • Language and identity: personal, community and national

    18 min

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Sample question

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Language and national identity: sample question

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The Ndebele name Sipho and the Shona name Chipo share which meaning?

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