A SILENT SONG -A Study Guide To A Silent Song And Other Stories A silent Song by Leonard Kibera Leonard Kibera is a Kenyan novelist and short story writer. Kibera was born in Kabete, Kenya, attended high school at Embu and studied at the University of California and Stanford University. He taught at the University […]
A Study Guide To A Silent Song and Other Stories-A MAN OF AWESOME POWERS Story 1: A MAN OF AWESOME POWERS (Naguib Mahfouz-Egypt) SYNOPSIS A Man of Awesome Power is an intriguing story about Tayyib al-Mahdi, who lives a comfortable life after retiring from many years of service abroad. His current life is peaceful and
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS IN FIELD RESEARCH. This will depend on the area of research and by extension the researcher himself. However, the following are the common problems:- When a research is conducted in a place with a different language, the researcher is bound not to understand. Equally, some resource people may use original mother
HOW TO PROCESS INFORMATION IN ORAL LITERATURE FIELDWORK This is the last stage of a field research. It involves comparing and contrasting the information from different sources so as to make certain conclusions in line with your objectives. Processing and analysis of information in oral literature fieldwork entails:- It means writing down
RECORDING DATA. IN ORAL LITERATURE FIELD WORK Data got from the resource people can be recorded using one or more of the following:-
METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION IN ORAL LITERATURE FIELD WORK There are four major methods of data collection:- Here the researcher sees or watches what is happening and records. This method can apply on data related to actions and appearances e.g. dancing style, costuming, moods, e.t.c This method is majorly used to collect
CONDUCTING THE ACTUAL RESEARCH At this stage, the researcher is already in the field ready and in the process of collecting the desired data. It involves moving from one resource person to another, collecting information through the different methods and recording the same. HOW ONE SHOULD BEHAVE IN THE FIELD FOR THE SUCCESS OF
PREPARATION. FOR FIELD WORK When preparing for an oral literature research, one needs to note the following:- A pre-visit will help the researcher to adjust himself/herself accordingly during the actual research. For example if there are no shops, he/she can carry packed lunch or if the locality is cold and
ORAL LITERATURE FIELD RESEARCH. In order to acquire concrete experience in oral literature, the starting point is going out to the field, watching, listening and where possible participating in the live performances. It is the collecting of data from the field for analysis and study. Data is the specific information that we gather
