TRADITIONAL AESTHETICS TRANSFER AND THE AFRICAN NOVELISTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
African traditional setting in general comprises cultural activities that constitute the concept of beauty or aesthetics. These aesthetics are enriched in the belief of or custom handed down from one generation to another. The aesthetics can be found in the people’s early beliefs, religions, customs, festival, myth, legends, laws, folktales, settings, communities, metaphysics and magical ceremonies of the people. African novelists mostly source their raw materials from African traditions. This is why the transferred aesthetics were formally oral.
As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.
1.2 Background of Study
Reading through African novels, this research work was triggered by a lot of borrowing from oral traditional aesthetics into the written form by African novelists. The transfer of traditional aesthetics is a common feature in African novels. According to Bodunde (2001) “…. aesthetic transfer investigates the transformation of different aspects of indigenous heritage….”(p.7)
Traditional Aesthetic Transfer And The African Novelists
Many African novelists owe much to traditional aesthetics. There are many examples of African novelists that their works show evidence of traditional aesthetic. Good examples are: Wole Soyinka, Amos Tutuola, Sembene Ousmane and Ngugi waThiongo. These writers are African novelists and they are competent in using traditional aesthetics in their works. Amos Tutuola in his novel The Palm wine Drunkard makes use of lots of traditional aesthetics. Amos Tutuola writes about African cosmology, myth, legend, folktales, belief in supernatural powers and the African sociology. The novel is rich in morals, rituals, andentertainment. The novel brings out rich cultural elements Just as Chinua Achebe and Camara Laye hadbrought about the cultural elements in Things fall Apart and The African Child.
Also in Weep Not Child by Ngugi waThiongo. Ngugi waThiongo makes use of traditional aesthetics like traditional custom, traditional settings and governance, myth and legend, superstitious belief and folktales. In Weep Not Child, Kimathi is a legendrical figure and the myth about Gikuyu and Mubi. There is also the custom of circumcision. Also is the traditional setting; Ngotho is the head of his family and he built his household huts by himself. Ngotho’s polygamous family is a model, because of Ngotho’s sense of ruling. This view shows that most African novelists transfer the traditional aesthetics into their works.
The examination of the traditional aesthetics and the Africannovelists, a study of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Laye’s,The African Child, the goal of this research work. The transfer of African traditional aesthetics in the contemporary world such as myths, proverbs, festival, folktales, superstitious belief, cultural celebration are features of most African novels.
Similarities In The Settings Of Things Fall Apart And The African Child
According to David (1980) who made a comparative analysis of the setting in Things Fall Apart and The African Child. He observed some similarities in, the setting of the Igbo people of Nigeria and Malinke people of Guinea in the respective novels. They both lived in an extended family compounds, both are autonomous and self ruled. They lived in an oral society where learning was done traditional through songs, stories and proverbs. Farming was their predominant profession.
The traditional aesthetics in The African Child and Things Fall Apart are similar in the sense that we received detailed accounts of family, tribal, rituals, customs, ceremonies through the stories the characters tell.
The similarities in the setting of the two novels explain the similarities in the use of traditional aesthetics. It also explains the transfer of traditional aesthetics of African tradition and cultural heritage in relation to the two texts.
Therefore, in Nigeria where the research was carried out, the activities that was conducted is to know the Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists.
1.3 Aim and Objectives of Study
The aim of the study is to scrutinize the Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists using Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Laye’s The African Child as a focus point. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:
- To examine the traditional aesthetic transfer in two of African novels. Chinua Achebe Things Fall Apart and Camara Laye’s The African Child.
- To discuss the importance of the traditional aesthetics in the two texts.
- To critical analyze the various traditional aesthetics used by Camara Laye in The African Child and Chinua Achebe’s Things fall Apart.
1.4 Research Questions
The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:
- What is the traditional aesthetic transfer in two of African novels. Chinua Achebe Things Fall Apart and Camara Laye’s The African Child?
- What is the importance of the traditional aesthetics in the two texts?
- What are the various traditional aesthetics used by Camara Laye in The African Child and Chinua Achebe’s Things fall Apart?
1.5 Justification of Study
This study is embarked upon because no study of this nature to the researcher’s knowledge has focused specifically on the transfer of traditional aesthetics, using the two texts: Things Fall Apart and The African Child.
The works that the researcher came across in the information collection include, Kilam (1969) which focuses on the use of language and literary devices inThings Fall Apart. Another is Idowu (2009) which deals with the use of mythology and superstitious belief in Laye’s The African Child.
The researcher also came across Ashaolu (1989) who focuses on the image created by Chinua Achebe in Things Fall Apart. The difference of this work from Kilam (1969), Ashaolu (1989) and Idowu (2009) is that the researcher intends to focus on the traditional transfer in Things Fall Apart and The African Child.
This study will be of immense benefit to other researchers who intend to know more on this study and can also be used by non-researchers to build more on their research work. This study contributes to knowledge and could serve as a guide for other study.
1.6 Scope of Study
The scope of the research is focused on the analysis of the Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists using Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Laye’s The African Child as a case study. The researcher shall specifically bring out the traditional aesthetics that are similar to the two novels and give their importance.
1.7 Limitations of the Study
During the course of this study, many things militated against its completion, some of which are:
- Time Constraint: The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.
- Research material: availability of research material is a major setback to the scope of the study.
- Frequent power failure: This made the researcher append more money on fuel to ensure sustainable power.
- Financial Constraint: Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection.
1.8 Methodology
The theoretical approach of this research study is functionalism. The reason is that the approach addresses the society as a whole in terms of the function of its constituent elements namely norms, customs, traditions and institution.
The chosen texts shall be employed as functional novels as they also deals with the socio-cultural patterns of their respective settings. Also, the belief in the uni-linear and parallel stages of social evolution which all societies must pass through.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
The review of relevant literature is the main topic of this chapter. A literature review covers theoretical and methodological contributions to a certain issue in addition to the state of knowledge at the time of writing. It provides information about the state of the art in relation to the subject you are writing about. It examines the body of work on the chosen subject. The literature evaluation in this study comprises the …
Procedure for Downloading the PDF (Docx) Material
Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists (A Study of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Laye’s the African Child) can be downloaded by requesting the full set of materials at the project or seminar cost. The document will be sent via Microsoft Word (MS-Word) format via WhatsApp (e-mail) following payment confirmation.
| Seminar Material Cost ₦3,000 | Project Material Cost ₦5,000 |
Request Complete Material
 | Click here to request the Complete Material via WhatsApp including;
|
TABLE OF CONTENTSPRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Background …
- ⋮
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conceptual Review
- 2.3 Theoretical Framework
- ⋮
- 2.4 Empirical Studies
- 2.5 Research Gaps
- 2.6 Summary of Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Research Design
- 3.3 Population of Study
- 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
- 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
- 3.6 Method of Data Collection
- 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
- 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
- 3.9 Ethical Consideration
- 3.10 Statistical Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
- 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
- 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
- 4.5 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Summary of Findings
- 5.3 Conclusion
- 5.4 Recommendation
- 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”
Disclaimer for Complete Material Utilization
The displayed research work titled "Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists" is stated as a research guideline towards accomplishing your assigned project / seminar research work. All the research materials on this website are ONLY for research purposes and should be used as a guideline in developing your research work. For no reason should you copy word for word as projectlist.com.ng will not be liable for any who copied the material. By ordering the complete research guideline, it signifies that you've accepted our terms of service.
PRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Background …
- ⋮
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conceptual Review
- 2.3 Theoretical Framework
- ⋮
- 2.4 Empirical Studies
- 2.5 Research Gaps
- 2.6 Summary of Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Research Design
- 3.3 Population of Study
- 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
- 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
- 3.6 Method of Data Collection
- 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
- 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
- 3.9 Ethical Consideration
- 3.10 Statistical Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
- 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
- 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
- 4.5 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Summary of Findings
- 5.3 Conclusion
- 5.4 Recommendation
- 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”
Disclaimer for Complete Material Utilization
The displayed research work titled "Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists" is stated as a research guideline towards accomplishing your assigned project / seminar research work. All the research materials on this website are ONLY for research purposes and should be used as a guideline in developing your research work. For no reason should you copy word for word as projectlist.com.ng will not be liable for any who copied the material. By ordering the complete research guideline, it signifies that you've accepted our terms of service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can the material for “Impact of Port Concession in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Maritime and Transport Project?
Yes it can be used — Port concession is a practice that permits Apapa Seaport franchisee the right to finance, build, own, improve, upgrade, maintain or operate a public infrastructure, and charge users for the cost of services, for a limited period of time. The study assesses the impact of port concession in Nigeria as regards Apapa Seaport. Specifically the following are the objectives of the study to: determine the role of the management style in the administration of the Apapa Seaport after concession, assess the impact of port concession on port congestion, review the effectiveness of the concession on freight compensation, determine the role of the concession on freight handling efficiency, and propose possible solutions to make more efficient concession. The research design used in …
Can the material for “The Effects of Deregulation of Telecommunication in Nigerian Economy” be used as a guide for Economics Project?
Yes it can be used — This research work is based on the effect of Deregulation of telecommunication Industry in Nigeria In 1992 through the promulgation of Nigeria communication commission (NCC)Decree No. 75 of 1992 introducing private participation in the provision of telecommunication service in Nigeria thus ending the state owned (NITEL) monopoly of the sector and ushering in competition. The objectives of the research project is to examine low Deregulation in expected to enhance efficiency of the Telecommunication industry in Nigeria in two ways. First is through the curtailment of the inefficiency that arises as result of regulation and isolation of forms from actual and potential competition. Secondly rents accruing to rent seeking group benefiting from regulation would be dissipated by a mere competitive market environment. The objective were …
Can the material for “Smart Phone Utilization in News Gathering Among Journalist” be used as a guide for Computer Science Education Project?
Yes it can be used — This study is based on smart-phone utilization in news gathering, with specific focus on media organizations in Minna, Niger State. The study became imperative because despite the enormous potentials of new media technologies in relation to effective journalism, most media organizations in the country are still lagging behind. Survey method was adopted in gathering responses from respondents. Purposive sampling technique was adopted and used to distribute a hundred and eighty six copies of questionnaire to the three sampled media organizations in Minna that is used for the study. When analyzing the research questions, results indicated that majority of journalists in Minna, said new technologies had improved the quality of the media organizations production. So many of the journalists were aware …
Can the material for “Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Student’s Career Choice” be used as a guide for Sociology Project?
Yes it can be used — This study attempts to explain the socio-cultural factors influencing student’s career choice in Kosofe Local Government area of Lagos State. The study adopted a qualitative approach. While a total of 150 respondents were selected using simple random sampling, the research instrument was a structured questionnaire having both open and closed ended questions. The social cognitive career development theory and the career development -model were used to explain the concept further. Also, two hypotheses were tested in the course of the study. The finding reveals that there is no significant relationship between socio-cultural background and student career choice, and there is a significant relationship between parental influence and student career choice. The study recommended that there should be better effort put into …
Can this topic “The Nigerian Home Video Films; A Sociological Survey” be used for Sociology Project?
Yes it can be utilized for research — There is a wide concern for the high rate of abnormal behaviour evident in our youth as a result of home video films they are exposed to. This research was undertaken to find out the significance of home video in the life of these youths, with particular reference to Social Science Faculty of the University of Benin. This research is of immense importance because it examines the crucial problem of home video and its influence in the life of its audience. The researcher has demonstrated that home video is highly influential and since youths are easily influenced, whatever message home video carries is definitely copied by youths. On the basis of these findings, certain recommendations were made which would be beneficial to …
Can the material for “Problem Facing Mass Transits Operation in Port Harcourt” be used as a guide for Maritime and Transport Project?
Yes it can be used — Mass transit system refers to public shared transportation, such as trains, buses, ferries etc that can commute a larger number of passengers from origin to destination on a no-reserved basis and in lesser time. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the Problem Facing Mass Transits Operation in Port Harcourt as a case study. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were set up to evaluate the impact of Mass Transits Operation and customer satisfaction, identify the relationship between Mass Transits Operation and customer satisfaction, and evaluate the role played by Mass Transits Operation in the movement of goods and services. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information …
Can this topic “Effect of Manpower Planning on Productivity of Employees in Public Sector” be used for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?
Yes it can be utilized for research — The essence of this research has it that manpower planning have been found to be capable of making positive impacts on the development in an organization and the quality life of the people by putting the right kind of employees to perform in an effective and efficiency manner toward the objectives of the organization. This assertion remain uncontestable given to its role its played toward the development of the organizational goals. However, poor level of training and development are attributed to the progress in achieving the organizational goals, it is to this end that this research work is being carried out with a view to identify the effect of manpower planning on productivity of employees in public sector. In gathering …
Can the material for “Overview of Electronic Payment System in Nigeria-Acceptability and Retail Payment System” be used as a guide for Computer Science Education Project?
Yes it can be used — The use of electronic payment systems provide a lot of benefits to its users but despite these, the Nigeria economy is still regarded as cash-based where majority of its people prefer to carryout daily transactions with cash. The research was therefore conducted to examine the electronic payment options available in Nigeria and to determine the level of acceptance of electronic retail payment systems by Minna residents. The study employed primary data collected from a survey conducted in Minna metropolis through the use of questionnaire. The questionnaires which were administered to students, bank customers, and shops were used to determine the user acceptance of electronic retail payment system in Minna while secondary data from desk review of relevant documents was adopted to …
Can the material for “The Impact of Microfinance Bank in Poverty Reduction” be used as a guide for Finance Project?
Yes it can be used — This work examined the impact of microfinance bank in poverty reduction using Cosmopolitan microfinance bank as a case study. A cross sectional data was used to carry out this impact analysis. The ordinary least squares result revealed that savings is the only major determinant of income level in Port Harcourt community. Even though Cosmopolitan microfinance bank does not extend financial services as a result of high interest rates on borrowing and other impediments inherent in the activities of cosmopolitan microfinance bank, our regression result revealed that Cosmopolitan microfinance bank plays a significant role in poverty reduction in Port Harcourt. …
Is the topic “The Effectiveness and Regularity of Information and Communication Technologies (icts) Use Among Business Education Undergraduates” recommended for Education Project?
Yes it is highly recommended — Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have, over the years, proven to be of great value to the educational sector. Such technologies include the computer, internet, projectors and so on. This study investigates the effectiveness and regularity of ICT use among business education undergraduates. This study was delimited to University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU). The sample population were 200 undergraduates of business education derived from the two universities mentioned above. The Chi-square statistical tool was employed in data analysis. The following recommendations were made: The administration of University of Lagos(UNILAG) AND Lagos State University(LASU) see to it that more ICT tools are provided for the school to accommodate the ever-growing population no students. Since Business education students in the …