This assignment invites you to critically examine this issue through the lens of the Conflict theory, a sociological theory that emphasises that social order is maintained through domination and coercion rather than consensus.

ASSIGNMENT MARK BREAKDOWN (100 marks)

Introduction (5 marks)

• Briefly introduce the topic• State the aim of the assessment task

Conflict Theory: Core Principles and Key Thinkers (20 marks)

• Explanation of the core principles of the Conflict theory (8marks)• Explanation of the contribution of each theorist (4 marks per theorist = 12 marks)

South Africa’s Language Policies and the Implementation Gap (20 marks)

A discussion of the progressive policies supporting mother-tongue education: (12 marks)

• Language-in-Education Policy (1997) – 4 marks • South African Schools Act (1996) – 4 marks • Incremental Introduction of African Languages Policy (2013) – 4 marks

Implementation Gap (8 marks)

• Identifying the intended goals (3 marks) • Identifying the implementation gap (5 marks)

Conflict Theory in Practice (40 marks)

• Schools as Sites of Inequality (20 marks)• Daily interactions between learners and teachers (20 marks)

Conclusion (5 marks)

A summary of the main points.

Emphasise the need to move from policy to real change in classrooms.

Referencing (10 marks)

• The use of the APA 7th referencing style consistently.• Including in-text citations for theories and policies.• Providing a reference list with at least 15 credible academic or policy sources.