ORAL LITERATURE AS A MEDIUM OP EDUCATION (The Case Of Aguata Oral Literature)
ORAL LITERATURE AS A MEDIUM OP EDUCATION (The Case Of Aguata Oral Literature)
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2014-02-06
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EBUBECHUKWU BEN, S. ANYAEGBUNAM,
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study is the result of a field work carried
out in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State
of Nigeria between April and December, 1981. The
aim is to survey the literary qualities of folktales
and song's as performed within the socio-cultural
milieu of Aguata. The study also aims at showing
how the social, religious and economic pressures
impinging on Aguata society have affected these art
forms. It also will demonstrate how these art forms
performed the twin functions of entertainment and
socialization.
Chapter one is a survey of some earlier approaches
to the study of oral literature. This begins with
a global review of the studies, tappers down to
early studies of the subject in Nigeria and ends with
what has been done on oral literature of Aguata.
Also included in this chapter is the research approach
adopted in the work.
Chapter Two looks at the social and cultural
context of the performances. It also explores the
hopes and fears of the people as reflected in the
art forms. The chapter then looks at the training,
status and remuneration of artists in the society.
Also included in this chapter is a look at how
these art forms have Paired in the face of multifaceted
pressures coming from political, social,
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
ZARIA.
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ORAL,, LITERATURE,, MEDIUM,, EDUCATION,, ADSORPTION,, Aguata,, BIOETHANOL,, ETWORK,, PERFORMANCE,, CASE,