The structure and content of Zulu essays with special reference to those of C.S. Ntuli.
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1991
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University of Zululand
Abstract
This dissertation discusses the structure and content of C.S.Z.Ntuli's essays. The study however covers a wider scope, from the origin and development of Zulu essays. It also concentrates on the subjects discussed by Ntuli in his essays. Ntuli's essays have been chosen because Ntuli is regarded as the best Zulu essayist at present.
The study have been treated in six chapters.
CHAPTER 1
In this chapter motivation and scope that will be covered by this research have been laid out. This chapter also includes different definitions of essays by different scholars. An attempt has been made to select only those definitions which define Ntuli's essays accurately. The origin and development of essays are also dealt with in this chapter. It is pointed out that; though this genre is old, its development was very slow in Zulu. This Chapter also makes an attempt'to explain clearly how the essay differs from a short story. Emphasis is laid on structural differences of these two genres.
CHAPTER 2
This area is the centre of this research- It exposes the structure of essays, concentrating on the components of the essay. The difference between the introduction, body and conclusion have been di scussed thoroughly. The chapter also deals with the uses of the components by the essayist. It shows how the components are used interchangeably in each essay.
CHAPTER 3
This chapter deals with the different types of essays written by C.S.Z. Ntuli. These include the expository, medidative, narrative and the persuasive essays.
CHAPTER 4
This part deals with the contents of Ntuli's essays. It refers to subjects which Ntuli discusses in his essays. A variety of subjects are discussed by the essayist. Though an attempt has been made to group essays according to content, a problem of overlapping subjects could be observed.
CHAPTER 5
This portion concentrates on Ntuli's style. It exposes techniques the essayist uses when writing his essays. The chapter shows clearly that the essayist can handle language properly and in the best way.
CHAPTER 6
This chapter deals with findings and observations revealed by this research. It was observed that Ntuli contributed a great deal in the field of literature as a whole with these essays. Ntuli's essays are also interesting, convincing and educative.
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Submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Department of African Languages at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 1991.
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Zulu essays