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AFL2602
Assignment 1
ENGLISH
Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, AFL2602 Assignment 1 ENGLISH Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
Proverbs were used by African traditional societies to preserve and impart to
future generations valuable moral lessons. List five proverbs from your
indigenous language, and demonstrate their social role and significance. In
other words, each of the proverbs that you have listed, please explain its
importance in society. You are also welcome to use practical example from
literary texts such as novels, short stories and so forth.
QUESTION 2 /25/
Cattle are a highly valued commodity in African societies. Critically discuss the
economical value of cattle with specific reference to African culture and
society. In answering this question, please use essay format that is made up
of paragraphs. Students who list or use bullet form will be penalised. /25/
QUESTION 3
Village life in the African context has key figures who play a role in the daily
administration of the society. Discuss the importance and role of at least three
(3) key figures in an African village. This means that, you ought to name the
figure and detail his or her role in the administration of the village. /25/
QUESTION 4
Women exercise great power in African societies regarding leadership and
management roles. Discuss this statement with reference to the role of a
AFL2602
Assignment 1
ENGLISH
Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, AFL2602 Assignment 1 ENGLISH Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
Proverbs were used by African traditional societies to preserve and impart to
future generations valuable moral lessons. List five proverbs from your
indigenous language, and demonstrate their social role and significance. In
other words, each of the proverbs that you have listed, please explain its
importance in society. You are also welcome to use practical example from
literary texts such as novels, short stories and so forth.
QUESTION 2 /25/
Cattle are a highly valued commodity in African societies. Critically discuss the
economical value of cattle with specific reference to African culture and
society. In answering this question, please use essay format that is made up
of paragraphs. Students who list or use bullet form will be penalised. /25/
QUESTION 3
Village life in the African context has key figures who play a role in the daily
administration of the society. Discuss the importance and role of at least three
(3) key figures in an African village. This means that, you ought to name the
figure and detail his or her role in the administration of the village. /25/
QUESTION 4
Women exercise great power in African societies regarding leadership and
management roles. Discuss this statement with reference to the role of a
