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The book initiated on “Social Functions of ‘Jiggiea’ Amharic Oral Poetry in the Case of Guba Lafto Woreda ' was conducted. As a pushing fact, ‘Jiggiea’ oral Amharic poetry performance gradually vanished from the farmers. One among some influences is modernization. Peasants are using Mobile phone recorders in farming activities. Hence, this issue incited the researcher to conduct a study on it. Therefore, the general objective of the study is to investigate the social functions of Amharic oral poems produced and received by the people of Guba Lafto particularly engaged in Jiggiea. To attain the objective of the study, the researcher employed qualitative research method. Besides, primary and secondary sources for data collection were used. This book was designed to record poems in Guba Lafto and to examine their social functions through thematic as well as contextual analyses. One of the findings the study revealed that praise, socio-political commentary, historical record and inspiring as the major social functions of Jiggiea oral poetry. Moreover, ‘Jiggiea’ oral poetry was also found out to play great roles in terms of inspiring team spirit and boosting work morale.

Acknowledgements ...ii
Table of Contents ...iii
List of Appendices ...vi
Abstract ...vii

CHAPTER ONE ...1
Introduction ...1
Background to the Study ...1
1.2. Statement of the Problem ...2
1.3. Objectives of the study ...3
1.3.1. General Objective ...3
1.3.2. Specific Objetives ...3
1.4. Research Questions ...3
1.5. Significance of the Study ...3
1.6. Scope of the Study ...3
1.7. Limitations of the Study ...3
1.8. Organization of the Paper ...5

CHAPTER TWO ...7
Review of Related Literature ...7
2.1. Oral Literature ...7
2.1.1. Characteristics of Oral Literature ...8
2.1.1.1. Performance ...9
2.1.1.2. Vilatility ...9
2.1.3.3. Cumulative Creativity ...9
2.1.1.4. Ephemeral ...9
2.1.1.5. Simple ...9
2.1.2. Functions of Oral Literature ...9
2.1.3. Oral Poetry ...10
2.1.3. Social Functiones of Oral Poetry ...11
2.3. Review of Previous Studies Related to the Topic ...12
2.4. Theoretical Framework ...14
2.4.1. Functional Approach ...14
2.4.2. Contextual Approach ...15

CHAPTER THREE ...17
Physical Setting of Guba-Lafto, Research Design and Methodology ...17
3.1. Research Design of the Study ...17
3.1.1. Physical Setting of Guba Lafto ...17
3.1.2. Social Setting of Guba Lafto ...17
3.2. Methodology of the Study ...18
3.2.1. Sampling Technique ...18
3.2.2. Insturments of data Collection ...18
3.2.4.1. Observation ...19
3.2.4.2. Interview ...19
3.2.4.3. Focus Group Discussion ...19
3.3. Transcription, Translation and Analysis of data ...20

CHAPTER FOUR ...22
Ceremonies and Occasions of Jiggiea Performances in GUba Lafto ...22
4.1. The Concept of Communal labour (Jiggiea) ...22
4.1.1. Major Ethnicities in Ethiopia Name of Communal Labour (From North to South) ...23
4.2. Ceremonies of Jiggiea ...26
4.3. Occasions and Performance of Jiggiea Oral poetry ...28

CHAPTER FIVE ...29
Major Social Functions and Themes Analysis of Jiggiea Oral Poems ...29
5.1. Jiggiea Oral Poetry Reflecting on Socio-Cultural value Systems ...29
5.1.1. Praise Farmers ...29
5.1.2. Praise Farm Animals ...33
5.1.3. Praise of Friendship ...36
5.1.4. Praise of Places and Ethnic Groups ...37
5.2. Socio-Criticism ...39
5.2.1. Laziness as a source of poverty ...39
5.2.2. A Hrmful Dependency on Work ...40
5.2.3. Criticism of the Generation ...42
5.2.4. Critique of Malevolence ...43
5.2.5. Critique of Envy ...44
5.3. Protest against Political Power ...45
5.3.2. Criticism of Maladministration ...47
5.4. Inspiration ...48
5.4.1. Boost Work Morale ...48
5.4.2. Praise work competition ...51
5.5. Recording of History ...52

CHAPTER SIX ...55
Conclusion and Recommendations ...55
6.1. Conclusion ...55
6.1. Conclusion ...55

References ...57
Appendices ...57