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within the school structure. The learners will be required to carry out field work research to findthe sources of oral literature and the nature of its performance. The various uses of oral literaturein the language classroom will be discussed in detail.Teaching Approaches and MethodsBrain stormingLectureCase studyField researchSeminar/workshopCourse OutlineWeek Content/activity1& 2 Reviewing the nature of Oral Literatureworking definitionsOral narrativesOral poetryShort forms/brief genresValues of oral tradition to the learners3 & 4 Oral Literature in the Lower GradesChoice of content/textsStyle of presentationClassroom performancesThe ethical concerns for the young adultsNCDC aims and interestsImprovising for the lower classes5 The dynamic nature of oral literature and the classroomchallengesNeed for spaceInstruments/accompaniments/costumesThe modern/urban childLarge classesLearners‟/teacher‟s attitudeSchool programmes/timetablingSchool set up6 Teacher’s and learners’ role in the collecting/compilingoral literature texts for the classroomIdentifying the sources of informationCatering for the diverse culturesDesigning the strategies of collectionPractical involvement in data collection7 Philosophical beliefs vs. ‘Modern’ thinkingPopular oral literatureAdaptations of oral tradition by modern artistsStudents‟ own interest52