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Litt 312: Folklore Studies And Oral Literature I (Genres) Question Paper

Litt 312: Folklore Studies And Oral Literature I (Genres) 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013





CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
LITT 312: FOLKLORE STUDIES AND ORAL LITERATURE I (GENRES)
STREAMS: BED ARTS TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 24/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS, QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY

1. Outline and discuss three major systems used in the classification of oral literature. [30 Marks]
2. Outline and discuss the significance of traditional values in Kenya. Refer to a community you are familiar with. [20 Marks]

3. Critically discuss in detail the nature and value of myths in human communities.
[20 Marks]
4. EITHER

(a) Using examples from texts you are familiar with discuss the nature of fictional
tales and legends. [20 Marks]
OR

(b) Discuss in detail the form, content and style of proverbs and riddles. Use textual
examples. [20 Marks]

5. Outline and discuss the main categories of African oral poetry. [20 Marks]

6. Critically discuss the epic as a main universal genre of oral poetry. [20 Marks]
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