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AFL2602
Assignment 1
ENGLISH
Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, AFL2602 Assignment 1 ENGLISH Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
Proverbs were used by African traditional societies to preserve and impart to future
generations valuable moral lessons. List five proverbs from your indigenous
language, and demonstrate their social role and significance. In other words, each
of the proverbs that you have listed, please explain its importance in society. You
are also welcome to use practical example from literary texts such as novels, short
stories and so forth.
QUESTION 2 /25/
Cattle are a highly valued commodity in African societies. Critically discuss the
economical value of cattle with specific reference to African culture and society. In
answering this question, please use essay format that is made up of paragraphs.
Students who list or use bullet form will be penalised. /25/
QUESTION 3
Village life in the African context has key figures who play a role in the daily
administration of the society. Discuss the importance and role of at least three (3)
key figures in an African village. This means that, you ought to name the figure
and detail his or her role in the administration of the village. /25/
QUESTION 4
Women exercise great power in African societies regarding leadership and
management roles. Discuss this statement with reference to the role of a woman in
the management of an African community. Illustrate your discussion with
AFL2602
Assignment 1
ENGLISH
Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, AFL2602 Assignment 1 ENGLISH Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
Proverbs were used by African traditional societies to preserve and impart to future
generations valuable moral lessons. List five proverbs from your indigenous
language, and demonstrate their social role and significance. In other words, each
of the proverbs that you have listed, please explain its importance in society. You
are also welcome to use practical example from literary texts such as novels, short
stories and so forth.
QUESTION 2 /25/
Cattle are a highly valued commodity in African societies. Critically discuss the
economical value of cattle with specific reference to African culture and society. In
answering this question, please use essay format that is made up of paragraphs.
Students who list or use bullet form will be penalised. /25/
QUESTION 3
Village life in the African context has key figures who play a role in the daily
administration of the society. Discuss the importance and role of at least three (3)
key figures in an African village. This means that, you ought to name the figure
and detail his or her role in the administration of the village. /25/
QUESTION 4
Women exercise great power in African societies regarding leadership and
management roles. Discuss this statement with reference to the role of a woman in
the management of an African community. Illustrate your discussion with
