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HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
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- HSY2602 (HSY2602)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
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HSY2602ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 1 2024
HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
DUE DATE: 04 MARCH 2024
, HSY2602
ASSESSMENT 1
Essay Topic: Study Unit 1: The construction of African history
1. Oral tradition is the only means of reconstructing precolonial African
history’. Do you agree or are there other methods? Use examples to illustrate
your answer. HSY2602 Study Guide, Pages: 39(42)–61
Title: The Role of Oral Tradition in Reconstructing Precolonial African History
Thesis Statement: This essay will discuss the role of oral tradition in reconstructing
precolonial African history, while also exploring other methods that can be used,
using examples to illustrate the argument.
African history is a complex and multifaceted field, with its precolonial era being
particularly challenging to reconstruct. The lack of written records from this period
makes it difficult for historians to piece together a comprehensive understanding of
African civilizations, societies, and cultures before the arrival of colonial powers. As a
result, some scholars argue that oral tradition is the only means of reconstructing
precolonial African history. While it is true that oral tradition plays a crucial role in
preserving and passing down historical knowledge, I would argue that there are
other methods that can also contribute to the reconstruction of precolonial African
history.
First and foremost, it is important to acknowledge the significance of oral tradition in
preserving African history. For centuries, African societies have relied on oral
storytelling as a means of passing down historical events, traditions, and cultural
practices from one generation to the next. Griots, or oral historians, have played a
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