Abstract:
This thesis examines structure, style and themes in Manya Krobo work songs. The
structure, style and theme of work songs used among the people of Manya Krobo have
not been investigated as done for other languages. The research discussed the aesthetic
values of these work songs among the people of Manya Krobo. Primary data were used
for the analysis. The data collection was done through recording and personal
consultation through observation. The study has revealed various and varied embedded
themes in the work songs that make reference to the history, religion, culture as well as
the harmonies and tensions within the Manya Krobo society from which these songs
were drawn. The research draws the attention of Manya Krobo people to the in-depth
knowledge of work songs for them to appreciate and understand the aesthetic values
embedded in their work songs. Finally, this work will add up to the few existing
literature and serve as a source material to both students and teachers of not only the
Manya Krobo people but also to the whole Dangme land.
Description:
Thesis in the Department of Ga-Dangme Education, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages
Education, Submitted to the School of Research and Graduate Studies,
in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of degree Master of Philosophy
Ghanaian Language (Dangme)
in the University of Education, Winneba
2019
