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Theory And Research In Oral Literature Question Paper

Theory And Research In Oral Literature

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE: LITE 311
COURSE TITLE: THEORY AND RESEARCH IN ORAL
LITERATURE
STREAM: SESSION
V
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME:
9.00
–
11.00
A.M.
DATE: 12/04/2011
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer THREE questions in ALL
2. Question ONE is Compulsory
3. Where necessary, write in continuous Prose.
PLEASE TURN OVER
Page 1 of 2
1. a) Discuss any 5 reasons why field work in oral Literature is a vital component of Research.
(10 Marks)
b) State why it is no longer a truism to claim that the oral text is located in the rural areas

and among the old people.
(10
Marks)
c) List and discuss any 3 problems an oral Literature Researcher is likely to be

confronted with while undertaking Research. (10
Marks)
2. Discuss the three elements of Oral literature which distinguishes it from written Literature.

(20 Marks )
3. Define the following terms of oral literature Researchers have used in their field of study.
(i) Folk core
(ii) Verbal Art
(iii) Oral tradition
(iv) Recreation and recomposition.
(20
Marks)
4. Critically analyse a Folktale, a folksong or a poem of your choice under the following
headings;- locate, Audience, classification, theme(s)
5. State 4 ways in which an oral Artist masters the art of telling stories, engaging in riddles
an proverbs.
(20 Marks)
6. “The future of Oral literature in terms of language and mode of transmission is blank and
bleak. Do you agree? Give reasons.
(20 Marks)
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