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
These are games performed by children during leisure time. Characteristics of children games Importance of children games.
TYPES OF SONGS STUDIED IN ORAL LITERATURE. Basically performed to mark child birth. In many African societies, childbirth called for celebration because it was a sign of continuity of generation. Songs sung by immediate caretakers for the baby, using smooth or pleasant sounding words, to send it to sleep. Traditional songs that
STYLES USED IN ORAL POETRY. NOTE: The style or poetic features used in oral poetry are the same ones as those used in written poetry.
