In discussions of oral literature, critics have debated its importance and significance. Many have discussed it specifically in the context of African literature. In his article, “Orality and the Written Word in the Age of Globalization: The Case of Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Kikuyu Novel” Njogu Waita demonstrates that Ngugi adopting the oral narrative technique came to realize “that he could break with traditional linear timelines and still be able to connect the present with the past and the future”
authentic, and is wary of what is potentially a highly limiting notion. Thus, the selection includes work that represents Natives in both traditional and contemporary roles and situations; and the format of the writing ranges from a transcription of an oral narrative to examples of conformity with the generic conventions of the Western short story. He is reluctant to constrain the possibilities for Native expression, but is ready to admit that the advent of a written culture with English as a shared language
The Future of Literature in the Age of Technology Bolstered by the recent advancements in technology, our society has gradually departed from the culture of the printed word to a computer culture structured by the digital word. Everyday the superior performance of computers appears to render printed literature more obsolete - e-mail and chat rooms have nearly eliminated traditional written letters, the Internet has all but replaced the need for libraries and paper catalogues and, soon, hypertext
African American Literature Literature is the world ways of recording their insights and perceptions on the human experience. Africa didn’t start with actually writing down their history, they used other forms of literature to preserve their culture and history. They engaged in oral traditions when passing down knowledge of Africa’s past. Africa used myths, fables and proverbs, and riddles as ways of teaching and remembering their cultures historical events. African mythology play a big part in
Native American Literature is the first American literature to be told. It began in the 1600s and was told orally before it was written down by anthropologists and bilingual tribe members. These stories would be told with gestures, songs, and often adapted a particular tale to suit a certain culture. Its origin began with myths explaining how the universe is, about the earth, and how life began. Also told trickster tales about an animal or person who engaged in deceit, violence, and magic. The origin
how all of this pertains to your life, your present, or your future. Therefore, you do not go to class, or when you do go you eagerly count down the minutes of torture, and when the semester ends and you get a grade that reflects your misery with literature, you swear off all English related subjects for life. You are just happy it’s over. As an individual who has been down your road, I encourage you to rethink this plan. If you think about it, can you ever truly push English out of your life
Literature was a cultural transformation that was two million years in the making (Stearns). Humans, as a species, have extremely developed communication skills, therefore, it is no surprise that they started writing. However, the Igbo people did not begin writing until 1851, approximately 5000 years after the Mesopotamians write their first words (Stearns). Although Igbo people started writing less than 200 years ago, they have a rich history of oral poetry and storytelling (Bamgbose). Igbo stories
the earliest known pieces of literature focus on the hero and his adventures. The hero frequently appears in all forms of art as well, becoming quite the staple in many artistic traditions. Particularly in that of the Greeks, which developed certain standards and traditions when it came to representing the hero in art. These didn’t always line up with the literary traditions. The artistic iconography of classical heroes has a complex relationship with the literary and oral mythic traditions, and grew
Introduction Oral hygiene is critically important when it comes to the overall health of an individual. Not only is the mouth and teeth inside used for speaking, chewing, and swallowing, but insufficient oral hygiene can lead to an influx of bacteria in the mouth, which increases the risk of malnutrition, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory infections like influenza or pneumonia (Compton & Kline, 2015, p.12). With this is mind, the importance of performing oral hygiene on dependent
receive massive influences from their reading, and wisdom literature takes substantial portion among the impacts. Wisdom literature can have diverse forms, such as oral traditions, novels, songs, poems, or any form of words, which all significantly affect people in establishing individual values and perspectives, which fills up a dearth of profound philosophies and beliefs of people. Ever since I developed my linguistic abilities, wisdom literature always has stayed with me, and among them, the song “I
Literature is used throughout the world and many consider it as a language itself. It is used to express emotions and the human's imaginations through creative writing. Literature is written work that is superior and has artistic merits. Schools and officials are stating that literature has no real values that will help students in the real world. They are wanting to restructure schools to better fit what is now needed in our society, but many argue that literature has merits that far exceeds the
was a little girl, I have seen my dad’s passion for literature, and he transmitted me his motivation. But if I think about literature in high school, a general idea of lack of interest and enthusiasm comes to my mind. In this subject, Complements per a la Formació Disciplinar de la Llengua i la Literatura i Ensenyament de l'Anglès, we have learned how to use literature in a foreign language class, in fact, we have learned how to use real literature instead of graded books, whose grammar and vocabulary
passage of times. Although African literature in its written form (as against the traditional oral form) has a relatively short pedigree, it has not failed to constantly renew itself by evolving, principally in its social functionality, either as an avenue to demonstrate a cultural point of view or a satirical vista. Consequently, this attribute is responsible for the peculiar aesthetics that particularizes the literature. Given the peculiarity of African literature and other reasons critics in this
the many pieces of literature that was written, Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mail and his volumes of Africa from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century (General History of Africa) are the only other pieces of literature that was translated into English. Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mail was written in an attempt to show the historical richness of Africa’s oral history among the Mandingo people of the Mail Empire. This piece of literatures challenges western thought and ideology that oral narration and traditions
Literature is the effective form of a culture. Poetry encompasses the effectiveness of literature if it didn’t then communication teachers wouldn’t do things like have you look outside the window and write a poem about what you see in class? Poetry helps you step outside the box be more creative it allows you the chance to allow you imagination to. Also spoken word does as well which is another form of poetry that I will discuss later in the essay. Poetry was very relevant during times like ancient
47). “Oral language is an important starting point for reading. In early reading, children begin to understand that the print on the page can be converted to spoken words and sentences, and to meaning” (Holliday & Winch, 2014, p. 47). This exposure assists to
Bob Dylan’s controversial win of the Nobel Prize in Literature garnered many heated arguments. Some thought it was a well-deserved win while the others lamented the missed opportunity to laud a more deserving writer, raising the question of whether lyrics can even be considered as literature. I argue that lyrics are indeed literature, and Dylan deserves the award not only because lyrics are literature but also because his works are great literature. Furthermore, I write my own lyrics to mimic Dylan’s
uncle was a violin player, and his mother often sang traditional ballads. Like many village musicians, Hardy had the ability to read music and play the violin. Although he owned a written collection of music, Hardy, like other villagers, focused on an oral musical tradition. Hardy could play several hundred songs on the violin, and was exposed to countless others at family, village, and church gatherings. This music, and the rural tradition out of which it grew, were foundations on which Hardy built
existence. I’m fascinated by the spoken word variety of storytelling. Splintered Literacies, when tied into my personal experience surrounding Native American and Spanish American literature drew me to the realization that grammatically correct English, the variety found typeset in classrooms and institutions, lacks substantial oral tradition. The author and extended family from rural Appalachia clearly value the stories passed down through the generations. Her account of her grandfather’s experience
Evaluating and Response Essay by James Salter In the article, “Once Upon a Time, Literature. Now What?” by James Salter, a novelist, by discussing the importance of language and literature, he believes pop culture is a threat to these customs. Salter states that without language there is nothing; without words there can be no understanding of nature, of the human condition, of the world which surrounds us. He goes on to state that learning language is the single most important task a person must