ORAL CULTURE PROJECT



Write an essay in which you explore an example of oral culture. Try to explore an example with which you've had personal contact!

Explain the example.
Write down some of the language. And be sure to give details about the practice; give context and some insight into the details.
This part should be about a page.

Discuss the function(s) of this example of oral culture.
In other words: what does this cultural practice actually DO?
Patiently consider the uses of this cultural practice.
This part should be about a page.

1,000 words (about 2 pages, single-spaced, typed, font: Times, 12)

Research is optional. (You can be creative with your "research." But be sure to give citations whenever borrowing ideas or words.)