ORAL LITERATURE
Questions
1. “Performance is core in defining Oral literature.” With relevant examples,
discuss this statement, in view of the role of the performer in an oral
performance.
2. “From the narratives, songs and proverbs of a community, one can learn
something about a people’s worldview on a number of issues”. Discuss this
statement using illustrations from a community or communities of your
choice.
3. “Even after an oral work has been written down one can still recognize some
of the oral features in the written text”. Respond to this statement, giving
relevant examples.
4. a) Why do we need to carry out field research in oral literature?
b) Discuss how you need to prepare before going for field research.
5. With reference to any specific genre, discuss the gender question in oral
literature.
6. Using five relevant examples, explain how digital technology is re-orienting
oral literature research.
Questions
1. “Performance is core in defining Oral literature.” With relevant examples,
discuss this statement, in view of the role of the performer in an oral
performance.
2. “From the narratives, songs and proverbs of a community, one can learn
something about a people’s worldview on a number of issues”. Discuss this
statement using illustrations from a community or communities of your
choice.
3. “Even after an oral work has been written down one can still recognize some
of the oral features in the written text”. Respond to this statement, giving
relevant examples.
4. a) Why do we need to carry out field research in oral literature?
b) Discuss how you need to prepare before going for field research.
5. With reference to any specific genre, discuss the gender question in oral
literature.
6. Using five relevant examples, explain how digital technology is re-orienting
oral literature research.
