Grade 11 Common Research Task: Investigate the concept of Race or Racism, covering biblical creation, definitions, manifestations in Nazi Germany and South Africa, and Robert Sobukwe's views.

This document outlines a Grade 11 Common Research Task on the concept of Race or Racism.

Research Objective:
To conduct an investigation into the concept of Race or Racism.

Content Focus Areas:

• God's creation of man.
• Explanation of Race/Racism as a concept, quoting different sources.
• Racism in Nazi Germany and how it manifested.
• Racism in South Africa and how it manifested.
• Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe's concept of one race – the human race.

Instructions and Guidance for Learners:

• I. Interview three knowledgeable people, including pastors, on Race/Racism based on Biblical creation.
• II. Consult different sources for definitions of Race/Racism and ask knowledgeable people for their understanding.
• III. Investigate the application of Race/Racism in Nazi Germany (consult your textbook).
• IV. Investigate the application of Race/Racism in South Africa (interview three relevant people).
• V. Investigate Sobukwe's understanding of Race/Racism.

Research Guidelines for Mark Allocation:

1. Organisation and presentation of learner portfolio.
2. Draw a Research Plan.
3. Identify and access relevant sources (textual & human resources). For human resources, identify at least four relevant people.
4. Develop a questionnaire covering issues I – V from the guidance.
5. Present findings as a 2-page essay using your own language to avoid plagiarism. The essay should be structured with a research problem and a literature review.