The course of Genres of Oral Literature focuses on the classification of oral literature material into sub-genres, in depth examination of the sub-genres such as folktales, myths, legends, epics, songs, chants, oral poetry, proverbs, riddles, etc. Fieldwork in the study of orator, short fieldwork trips to study/research on Rwanda’s oral literature in performance; a final written report by the students on the field excursion is a requirement.