LESSON 1- AFROASIAN literature introduction

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1. AFRO- ASIAN LITERATURE

2. The world’s largest and most diverse continent Has extremely diverse climates and geographic features. Climates range from arctic and subarctic in Siberia to tropical in Southern India and Southeast Asia. Is the home of the world’s oldest civilizations. Asia

3. Is the youngest continent in terms of its population 50 percent of Africans are 19 years old or younger. Despite some fast-growing economies, Africa continues to have some of the highest child malnutrition rates and lack of schooling rates in the world. Africa is considered by most paleoanthropologists to be the oldest inhabited territory on Earth, with the human species originating from the continent. Africa is the second largest continent after Asia. Africa

4. Is the reflection of the storm and the stress of developing nations seeking a place under the sun. Refers to the literary output of the various countries and cultures in Africa and Asia. This includes their oral traditions and from the first to the contemporary written and/or published prose and poetry. AFRO-ASIAN LITERATURE

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6. Considered to be the earliest records of literature Egyptian Book of the Dead   - written down in a papyrus in 250 BC The Beginnings of Asian and African Literature

7. The Beginnings of Asian and African Literature Histories, myths, legends, including stories, dramas, riddles, songs, proverbs and other literary works were handed by mouth from generation to generation to entertain, educate and remind the people about their past, heroic deeds of their people, ancestry and culture.

8. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature Afro-Asian Literature is a term for writing; written by people from mixed African-Arab ethnicity, or African-Asian ethnicity.

9. In modern times, part of world literature, Afro-Asian literature is a separate segment of writing of experiences in African and Asia for further cultural understanding and world peace.

10. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature Asian Literature encompasses the rich and widely diverse cultural and ethnic heritages found in such countries as China, India, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, Korea, India and more.

11. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature One of the most consistently appearing themes in Asian literature, and really, all literature, is the celebration of nature and life. The most significant contribution was opening the western world's eye towards Vedic Literature, Asian spirituality (that is distinctly different and vastly effective than any other prevalent streams), Yoga and meditation, Sanskrit Literature, and Asian philosophy

12. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature NORMS AND CULTURE: ASIA - Asian values are very much interrelated. They all support the view of the individual as being a part of a much larger group or family, and place great importance on the well- being of the group, even at the expense of the individual.

13. NORMS AND CULTURE: ASIA Family and Education Great importance is placed on child rearing, and education is a fundamental aspect of this. Asian parents are more likely to spend much more time with their children, and drive them harder, sometimes even at the expense of their personal time and ambitions of the parents themselves. A number of Asian students have done conspicuously well in terms of test scores, gifted student programs, admissions to prestigious schools, academic awards, and in classical music.

14. NORMS AND CULTURE: ASIA Reserve Conformity and Harmony great importance is placed on maintaining harmony the greatest virtue that can achieve is not greatness of one’s self, which is viewed as being selfish and self-centered, but of fulfilling his or her role in the whole of the family or group.

15. NORMS AND CULTURE: ASIA Benevolence and Obligation Asian societies tend to be very hierarchical, in contrast to African culture Asian hierarchical relationships involve a lot of and what might be viewed as dependence or domination. But a good deal of responsibility and benevolence is expected in return While children might be obligated to follow their parent’s wishes very closely at the expense of their own independence, the parents are also expected to raise support, and educate them.

16. NORMS AND CULTURE: ASIA Loss of face, shame and honor Losing face is one of the better-known Asian concepts among others society. Maintaining good face is a kind of measurement of how well one has maintained faith to traditional values, and ones’ social standing among others. It serves as a strong control mechanism which reinforces all other Asian values.

17. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature AFRICA has 54 countries and it is divided into sub regions:  Western Africa – Nigeria  Eastern Africa – Ethiopia  Northern Africa – Egypt  Middle Africa – Congo

18. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature The characteristics of African literature include slave narratives, protests against colonization, calls for independence, African pride, hope for the future, and dissent. African literature is not important only because of its relevant setting and relatable storylines. It also increases our social consciousness and raises awareness of social, political, and economic crises that the African continent is facing.

19. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature The five major themes of African literature are: o Themes of Colonialism o Liberation o Nationalism o Tradition o Displacement, and Rootlessness in African Literature

20. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature NORMS AND CULTURE: AFRICA - Africa has 300 distinct ethnic groups, 2000 languages. Home to the most genetically diverse people on Earth. So diverse that two Africans are more genetically different from each other than a Chinese and European are from each other.

21. NORMS AND CULTURE: AFRICA Sense of Community A popular African proverb comes to mind here to express the African sense of community. It says: "Go the way that many people go; if you go alone, you will have reason to lament“. The African idea of security and its value depends on personal identification with and within the community.

22. NORMS AND CULTURE: AFRICA Sense of Good Human Relations The art of dialogue and conversation is a cherished value in African human people freely discuss their problems and look for suggestions and solutions together The unwillingness to talk to people about either private or public affairs can be interpreted as bad manners or sign of enmity.

23. NORMS AND CULTURE: AFRICA Sense of hospitality The African sense of hospitality is one of the African values that is still quite alive. The Africans easily incorporate strangers and give them lands to settle hoping that would go one day, and the land would revert to the owner. Africans have symbolic ways of expressing welcome. These are in forms of presentation of kola nuts, traditional gin, coconuts, etc ; in various communities.

24. philosophy of life which on the whole are deeply and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet. Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature Afro-Asian Literature mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian countries but also their

25. under the sun which every student must understand so he may know how this literature affects history and culture of a nation.                                            Afro-Asian Literature is the reflection of the storm and the stress of developing nations seeking a place Introduction to Afro-Asian Literature

26. Importance Of Afro-Asian Literature The importance comes from the fact that Afro-Asian literature is a sign of new and modern times. It also teaches people and allow them to learn about different experiences and cultures from all over the world.

27. Importance Of Afro-Asian Literature These times include literature from all kinds of people, from all places on Earth. These days, we are able to enjoy literature from all over the world thanks to the Internet and translation services.

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