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Oral Ethnic Groups
From SPARK
Most of the ethnic groups are oral communicators. That's why the term "Oral Ethnic Groups" is used.
By 'oral communicators' we mean those people who learn best and whose lives are most likely to be transformed when instruction comes in oral forms. Many groups transmit their beliefs, heritage, values and other important information by means of:
- stories
- proverbs
- poetry
- chants
- dances
- ceremonies
- rights of passage
- music
The spoken, sung, or chanted word associated with these activities often consists of ornate and elaborate ways to communicate....Cultures which use these forms of communication are sometimes called 'oral cultures.' See page 11 of Making Disciples of Oral Learners[1]
See International Orality Network at www.oralbible.com[2].
