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Alt 312: Theory And Method In Oral Literature Question Paper

Alt 312: Theory And Method In Oral Literature

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Institution: The Presbyterian University Of East Africa question papers

Exam Year:2014

THE PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION
ALT 312: THEORY AND METHOD IN ORAL LITERTURE
CAMPUS: KIKUYU DATE: 23RD APRIL 2014 TIME: 11 AM
Instructions: Answer question ONE and any other two questions

Question One
a) Define the following terms;
i) Oral Literature (2marks)
ii) Genre (2marks)
iii) Orature (2marks)
iv) Folklore (2marks)
v) Method (2marks)
vi) Theory (2marks)
b) State and explain four techniques a researcher would use in field work. (8marks)
Question Two
a) Define the term performance in Oral Literature. (2marks)
b) State and describe the key elements of performance. (8marks)
c) State and discuss the aspects of performance that would be lost if an item of Oral Literature was to be written down. (10marks)
Question Three
a) What is field work? (2marks)
b) State three reason for conducting field work. (8marks)
c) Explain what is involved in the initial stages of field work. (10marks)
Question Four

a) State and explain four techniques a researcher would use in field work. (8marks)
b) Explain the distinctive features of oral poetry. (12 marks)
Question Five
a) State and explain four genres of Oral Literature. (8marks)
b) For each of the above genres cite an example, explain its classification and value it has to the community it comes from. (12marks)

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