Géneros e funções da poesia oral makonde

Abstract

The theme of this dissertation is Genres and Functions of Makonde Oral Poetry and it presents some of the main models for classifying them. The approach to this topic is the result of personal research based on reading and systematizing various documents related to the area, as well as direct collection of oral sources. The approach we have taken is aimed at researching the dominant typologies in Makonde oral poetry and the role it plays in relation to the communities where it is produced. As a result of this research, our thesis is that there is diversity in Makonde poetry and that it is more associated with social functions than with rhetorical processes. Our work is therefore organized into four chapters, divided into sub-chapters. The introductory part presents the objectives, scope of the work and respective hypotheses, as well as the methodological procedures used to compile the corpus. Chapter 1 - characterizes the Makonde ethnic group, focusing on their geographical location, origins, productive activities, language and culture. Chapter 2 - Genres - corresponds to the theoretical framework, description and classification of the genres of Makonde poetry. Chapter 3 - Social functions - evaluates the social contexts that the texts correspond to, with an emphasis on the role of song in society Chapter 4 - Conclusions - presents the conclusions and suggestions resulting from this research. The final part includes the bibliography and annexes. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)