Introduction To Oral Literature Question Paper
Introduction To Oral Literature
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Theology (With It) (Theology)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
LITE 110: INTRODUCATION TO ORAL LITERATURE
DAY: TUESDAY DATE: 09/08/ 2011
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M. STREAM: Y1S1
INSTRUCTIONS:
? Answer THREE questions in all. Question ONE is COMPULSORY.
? Avoid duplication of material in answer to more than one question.
Qn 1. COMPULSORY
a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of any four methods of collecting oral literature
information. (16 Marks)
b) Are there any limitations to the use of any of these methods? Explain. (4 Marks)
c) What problems are you likely to encounter in transcribing and translating fieldwork material?
How can you overcome them? (6 Marks)
d) Explain two ways in which you can establish rapport during fieldwork. (4 Marks)
Qn 2. Explain the factors that affected the development of African oral literature during the
colonial period. (20 Marks)
Qn 3. Using clear illustrations, discuss the relationship between oral literature and society.
(20 Marks)
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Qn 4.
Read the oral poem below then answer the questions that follow.
Mama, child’s mother, don’t cry like a poor person.
You have come to me, you are crying more than I used to.
Even if it is raining,
I shall not dig in my garden, I shall stay with you:
Even if it is the Masai coming with spear and shield,
I shall call you; I shall lull you to sleep on my arm, mother:
I shall not listen to the goats’ bleating.
Kenya
i) Classify this oral piece. (2 Marks)
ii) Identify the persona and the one being addressed. How do you know? (4 Marks)
iii) Explain the occasion(s) in which this oral piece would be performed. (4 Marks)
iv) What are some of the actions that would normally accompany the performance of this
piece. (4 Marks)
v) Explain the attitude of the persona towards the one being addressed. (2 Marks)
vi) Explain the social and economic activities of the community from which this poem is taken.
(4 Marks)
Qn 5. Explain the qualities of a good story teller. (20 Marks)
Qn 6. “Classification is extremely elusive in oral literature”
Discuss the criteria of classification in oral literature with the above statement in mind.
(20 Marks)
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