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Literary analysis of selected Dangme war songs

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dc.contributor.author Accam, M.D.K.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-04-29T11:17:51Z
dc.date.available 2024-04-29T11:17:51Z
dc.date.issued 2022
dc.identifier.uri http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3396
dc.description Thesis in the Department of Ga-Dangme, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master of Philosophy (Ghanaian Language Studies- Dangme) degree. en_US
dc.description.abstract This thesis is a literary study of Dangme war songs. The work discussed the structure, themes, and style in some Dangme war songs. The research discussed the aesthetic values of these war songs among the people of Ada. Both primary and secondary data were sourced for the analysis. The primary data collection was obtained through recording and personal consultations and observations. The secondary data were souced from documents which have some war songs in print. The study revealed that there are various themes embedded in Dangme war songs that point or at least make reference to the history, religion, and culture as well as the harmonies and tensions within the Dangme society from which these songs were drawn. It also came to light that most Dangme war songs are structurally composed in single stanzas with lines ranging from four to twelve lines. The number of words per line ranges from two to eight. The study revealed also that Dangme war songs are styled in simple and compound sentences and full of repetitions, metaphors, symbolism, parallelisms, repetition among others that help to communicate clear messages and intents of the warriors. It also demonstrated that the war songs of the Dangme people fall into three categories; preparatory, operational, and celebrative songs which are cornerstones in boosting the warriors’ morale. It is hoped that this work will add up to the existing literature on the Dangme language and also serve as a great resource material for learners and teachers of language and literature, especially Dangme. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Education Winneba en_US
dc.subject Literary en_US
dc.subject War en_US
dc.subject Songs en_US
dc.title Literary analysis of selected Dangme war songs en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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